CATL Reveals Six Battery Innovations and Integrated Charging-Swapping Network
CATL unveiled six new battery technologies and a unified supercharging and battery-swapping network at its Super Technology Day in Beijing, targeting diverse mobility needs.
15C / 10C sustained
255 kg vs LFP systems
4,000
What Happened
At its Super Technology Day in Beijing, CATL unveiled six major battery innovations and a fully integrated supercharging and battery-swapping solution. The new products are designed to address diverse mobility needs across different usage scenarios, from passenger cars to heavy trucks. Dr. Wu Kai, CATL's Chief Scientist, explained the strengths and limitations of various chemistries, emphasizing the need for coordinated development of multiple battery systems.
- Third-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery: 10C/15C charging, 10-80% in 3min44s
- Third-generation Qilin Battery: 280Wh/kg, 1000km range, 625kg pack weight
- Qilin Condensed Battery: 350Wh/kg, 1500km range for sedans, aviation-grade technology
- Second-generation Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery: up to 600km electric range, 10C fast charging
- Naxtra Sodium-ion Battery: GWh-scale industrialization, mass production by end of 2026
- Integrated supercharging and battery-swapping network with 4000 stations planned by end of 2026
10-80% SOC in 3 min 44 s
Third-generation Shenxing battery achieves peak 15C charging rate.
350 Wh/kg
Qilin Condensed Battery sets a record for mass-produced batteries, enabling 1500 km range.
“Industrial innovation must be driven by a rigorous scientific spirit. For Chinese technology to go global, it relies not just on speed and scale, but on the quality of innovation, the ability to validate, and the credibility of the brand.”
Why this matters
These advances aim to make electric vehicles charge faster, last longer, and be more practical for daily use, while also expanding battery options for different vehicles and climates.
Terms in This Story
- C-rate
- A measure of charge or discharge rate relative to battery capacity; 1C means one hour to full charge.
- SOC
- State of Charge, the percentage of battery energy remaining.
- LFP
- Lithium iron phosphate, a type of lithium-ion battery chemistry known for safety and longevity.
- NCM
- Nickel cobalt manganese, a lithium-ion chemistry offering high energy density.
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