Travelling in an electric vehicle (EV) may have issues with charging times that seem relatively long compared to refuelling. To solve the problem, BYD and CATL are developing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and ultra-fast chargers that can be fully recharged in just 10 minutes. So, what should you know about it?
For your information, BYD and CATL are reportedly set to introduce LFP batteries and ultra-fast chargers by the end of this year. This fast charging time is based on the 6C charging rate found on the BYD Blade 2.0 and CATL Qilin 2.0 batteries. "6" indicates that it has six times the charging capacity of the battery.
In addition, the Zeekr 001 2024 with a 5C-rated battery is a prime example of achieving a charging time of 11.5 minutes for this range. Specific details about the upcoming 6C battery from BYD and CATL have yet to be revealed.
However, reports reveal that there are existing DC fast chargers designed for 4C-rated batteries (four times the charging speed versus capacity) that can deliver up to 480 kW of power and a maximum current of 615 amps.
China has seen the deployment of the first 600 kW fast charger from HUAWEI earlier this year. We have yet to confirm other details on the news. Hopefully, everything will be disclosed soon.
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