In the competitive realm of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, China's Gotion has shattered the 10-minute charging threshold.

In the competitive realm of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, China's Gotion has shattered the 10-minute charging threshold.

In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), China is making significant strides in fast-charging technology. Two leading battery manufacturers, CATL and Gotion High-tech, are at the forefront of this revolution, unveiling batteries capable of charging in a matter of minutes.

CATL, a global EV battery leader, has introduced the Shenxing Plus battery. This groundbreaking battery promises a 600-kilometer range on a 10-minute charge and an impressive 1,000 kilometers on a full charge. According to CATL Chairman and CEO Robin Zeng, EVs powered by Shenxing batteries offer a driving experience similar to conventional cars, addressing consumer concerns about range anxiety. Shenxing batteries are already being used in EVs manufactured by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and Chery Automobile.

Meanwhile, Gotion High-tech has developed an electric vehicle battery that can charge in under 10 minutes. The G-Current battery can charge from 10% to 80% capacity in just 9 minutes and 48 seconds. G-Current batteries will come in two types: an LFP version, which is more affordable and does not use rare metals, and a nickel-manganese-cobalt version capable of longer driving ranges.

Gotion aims to put its new series of batteries in class B models of new energy vehicles, which make up over 30% of the market. The company has started mass production of G-Current batteries for extended-range electric vehicles, with production lines for all-electric vehicles still being built.

China's EV industry has developed fast-charging technology for both nickel-manganese-cobalt and LFP batteries. This development is significant as LFP batteries, which are used in 60% of the electric vehicles in the market, help bring EVs to mass market price ranges.

The adoption of 800-volt charging platforms is projected to increase significantly in the coming years. In 2025, it is projected that 1.32 million NEVs in China will adopt 800-volt charging platforms, and the global market for these vehicles will reach 1.62 million units. European and South Korean automakers, such as Porsche and Hyundai, have already introduced EVs capable of 800-volt charging.

However, the current network of charging stations for 800-volt charging technology is insufficient given the increasing number of EVs requiring fast charging. Huawei Technologies has noted this challenge, emphasising the need for infrastructure development to support the growing demand for rapid charging.

At the Beyond Expo tech forum, Robin Zeng, vice president of Gotion's Engineering R&D Institute, stated that the fast-charging battery will address consumer concerns about charging. Zeng also spoke entirely in English to reach overseas markets.

CATL is also developing technology to provide a sufficient driving range with a six-minute charge. The company's ambition is to revolutionise the EV industry and make rapid charging the norm.

As these advancements continue, the future of electric vehicles looks brighter, with faster charging times and more affordable options becoming a reality.

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