Hongqi claims that its latest EV technology can fully charge a battery in only eight minutes, surpassing BYD.
**Hongqi**
Every couple of months, a new company emerges with battery-charging technology that surpasses our expectations. A few months back, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD wowed everyone with its "flash charging" system, which could charge its car from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. Now, the Chinese automaker Hongqi has set a new record.
How quickly can Hongqi's latest battery charge?
According to CarNewsChina, Hongqi, a brand of FAW Group, has partnered with Lishen Battery to conduct charging tests at 25°C for a new ultra-fast charging battery, and the results are impressive. The battery charged from 10% to 70% in 3 minutes and 41 seconds, and then reached 97% in just 8 minutes and 3 seconds.
FAW reports that the battery attained a peak charging rate of 12C, thanks to an ultra-fast charging anode designed for high efficiency, breaking prior barriers. The team also developed a custom electrolyte aimed at reducing the energy barrier for lithium ions during their movement within the cell, while using a composite carbon coating and bulk doping to decrease internal resistance by 15% compared to similar batteries, allowing for quicker charge transfers.
Managing the immense power requires effective cooling. FAW's intelligent liquid cooling system maintains a temperature difference of no more than 3°C across the entire battery pack during rapid charging. Additionally, a safety-centric charging strategy constantly monitors cell temperature and adjusts the power curve as needed.
Monitoring temperature during fast charging is crucial. Recently, BYD's flash-charging technology caused battery temperatures to reach 169.6°F in real-world tests, surpassing the recommended safety limit. It is hoped that Hongqi’s battery, with its cooling capabilities, will perform better in real-world conditions.
Who else is vying for the fastest charge?
Besides Hongqi and BYD, numerous other companies have entered the fast-charging competition, with entities like CATL and Geely reporting their own impressive charging figures. It appears that no one in the EV industry wants to be the slowest and this competition continues to accelerate.
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