The CATL battery that charges in 10 minutes will be manufactured in Europe

Just a few weeks ago, we learned about the new battery designed by the manufacturer CATL. It is called Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, a device for electric cars that will allow charging to be completed in just 15 minutes, or even less, depending on the capacity of each one.

The technology it uses is lithium iron phosphate, which is reaching the automotive industry quite quickly. The main feature of this type of battery is that it has a 4C charging system, which allows it to charge very quickly and offer a total range of up to 700 kilometres.

However, this is only the beginning, since the manufacturer is working to keep advancing this technology and achieve greater range and efficiency. Among its features is the possibility of being charged even at very low temperatures. In previous tests, a time of 30 minutes was recorded to charge up to 80% of its capacity at temperatures of -10ºC.

This is something unthinkable with other batteries, and allows charging to work at times and under conditions where other types of batteries may not function properly.

The production of these batteries will begin at the end of 2023, but we have just received some good news. CATL has announced that, in addition to being manufactured in China, they will also be manufactured in Europe. CATL’s German plant is responsible for manufacturing lithium-ion battery cells, so it will need a considerable investment to adapt the production lines.

But the German factory will not be the only one in Europe responsible for bringing the production of these batteries. It will be located in Hungary and construction will begin shortly. The factory is expected to be completed in 64 months, at which point it will begin producing these new batteries.

LFP batteries are still not very well positioned in electric car manufacturing, because, in principle, those using lithium-ion technology are more practical. However, these batteries are cheaper, simpler to manufacture and use more accessible materials. With the arrival of these batteries in Europe, it will be easier for this technology to be used in several European models.