New electric car battery could last 600,000 miles and recharge in minutes

[Shawn Knight]

Editor's take: Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery platform aimed at meeting Europe's e-mobility needs. The new Shenxing Pro will come in two variants and both sound impressive – at least, on paper.

The Shenxing Pro Super Long Life & Long Range Battery is said to offer up to 758 km of range per charge (around 471 miles) and is based on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure. It is worth noting that WLTP estimates differ from what the EPA uses in the US.

Perhaps more impressive is the battery's lifespan rating: 12 years / 1,000,000 km (about 621,000 miles). CATL said users can expect about nine percent degradation after the first 200,000 km.

Shenxing Pro Super-Fast Charging Battery, as the name suggests, focuses on charging speed. CATL claims a 10 minute charge can result in up to 478 km (297 miles) of range. Performance also appears impressive, with the company boasting the unit's ability to deliver 830 kW and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.5 seconds – even with a state of charge as low as 20 percent.

Of course, that will depend heavily on the type of vehicle the battery pack is installed in and how it is driven, among other factors.

Even in cold -20 degree Celsius conditions, the company says users can expect 410 km of range from a 20-minute charge. It will come backed by a 10 year / 240,000 km warranty.

The battery maker said both versions incorporate a cell design called Wave that is more volumetrically efficient than traditional cell-to-body designs. They also feature omnidirectional vibration suppression, are 25 percent stiffer than other packs, and can be cooled from any direction.

CATL is banking big on the European market, having already invested over €11 billion in local operations. While the PR doesn't mention it, one has to think the new Shenxing Pro systems will also be heading to other markets where tariffs are not a major barrier.

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New electric car battery could last 600,000 miles and recharge in minutes

 

[Plutoisaplanet]

Since it’s from CATL, I believe it but I have to wonder about volumetric density and cost. It discloses volume efficiency but that doesn’t mean much… It also uses WLTP numbers, so you’re best off taking 1/3 off all range numbers. It’s still incredible at charging though and a viable future product.

 

[m4a4]

Let me know when this battery tech comes into actual production.

 

[Theinsanegamer]

Ok, so......what makes these lithium iron phosphate batteries any different then the ones we already have? I'd love to hear about the tech itself in a tech article.

 

[SRB]

My favorite part is that the headline says: Long life and 10 minute charging. Meanwhile, the article itself says: Long life OR 10 minute charging. Can anyone write an article on EV's that tells the WHOLE truth instead of finding ways to imply "Utopia"????

 

[user556]

My favorite part is that the headline says: Long life and 10 minute charging. Meanwhile, the article itself says: Long life OR 10 minute charging. Can anyone write an article on EV's that tells the WHOLE truth instead of finding ways to imply "Utopia"????

They are giving a 10 year warranty on the 10-minute charging so it's not terrible, but yeah it will last a lot longer if not treated so harshly.

 

[Trapped Nowhere]

I find humor in seeing these type of articles on this site for 17 years. Maybe this one will be different

 

[Athlonite69]

Ho Hum yet another battery article on something that will probably not make it to market in 10 years by which time there will be something newer that will also not make it to market in 10 years

 

[WhiteLeaff]

Ok, so......what makes these lithium iron phosphate batteries any different then the ones we already have? I'd love to hear about the tech itself in a tech article.

I suspect that the article refers to LMFP, and a more advanced pack to improve volumetric energy density.

"Shenxing Pro incorporates CATL's innovative Wave cells, which feature a raised shoulder design and space-sharing technology. This is the world's first battery that allows cooling systems and fixation to be applied from any direction, as opposed to only having limited choice before. It achieves omnidirectional vibration suppression, boosting battery pack stiffness by 25% and doubling durability. Shenxing Pro breaks traditional Cell-to-Body (CTB) limitations through its cell design, achieving a remarkable 76% pack volume efficiency. By combining these advancements, Shenxing Pro redefines electric mobility in Europe, delivering unprecedented safety, extended range, exceptional lifespan and superfast-charging performance."

CATL Launches Shenxing Pro, Europe’s Optimal Solution for E-Mobility at IAA Mobility 2025

At CATL Open Day, the company unveiled Shenxing Pro, the world's first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that can achieve sustained high voltage supply, maintained power, no fire, and no smoke after thermal runaway. Designed to meet Europe's e-mobility needs, Shenxing Pro sets new benchmarks...

www.catl.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMFP_battery

 

[p51d007]

And how much of the Earth has to be dug out in HUGE holes in the ground, to pull the minerals to create these batteries?
I hear everyone talking about battery this and battery that, but the environmentalist always overlooks the impact to the environment, wildlife etc.

https://I.ytimg.com/vi/aODw_5jyDmc/maxresdefault.jpg

 

[gamerk2]

And how much of the Earth has to be dug out in HUGE holes in the ground, to pull the minerals to create these batteries?
I hear everyone talking about battery this and battery that, but the environmentalist always overlooks the impact to the environment, wildlife etc.

https://I.ytimg.com/vi/aODw_5jyDmc/maxresdefault.jpg

Still much better then coal and oil, which *also* needs to be dug out of the ground.

 

[RudyBob]

The battery jokes just never end

 

[mgwerner]

It's been a while since there was a miracle battery article. They have not been missed.

 

[SRB]

They are giving a 10 year warranty on the 10-minute charging so it's not terrible, but yeah it will last a lot longer if not treated so harshly.

That's the same warranty that my wife has on her Lincoln hybrid battery, and it's a 2018 MY. No accomplishment there.

 

[SRB]

Still much better then coal and oil, which *also* needs to be dug out of the ground.

Last time I checked, an oil well has a fraction of the footprint of a lithium strip mine.

 

[Mr Majestyk]

Telsa used as a taxi had 75-80% battery life after 750 000 miles, so what's the big deal?

 

[airbornex]

Cold weather performance at -20°C still holding 410 km after a 20-minute charge is wild.

That fast-charging version sounds like it could turn a road trip pit stop into a Formula 1 pit crew moment. Imagine explaining to your grandparents that you just charged 300 miles while they were still trying to find the bathroom key.

 

[Liranan]

Last time I checked, an oil well has a fraction of the footprint of a lithium strip mine.

Just wait till they find out that their wonderfully green, no-environmentally-damaging EV is charged by... oil, gas and coal and that those batteries are dumped in landfills, causing them to leak, with their extremely toxic metals end up in drinking water. Their heads will explode from cognitive dissonance.

 

[Squid Surprise]

Still much better then coal and oil, which *also* needs to be dug out of the ground.

Where do you think the electricity to charge this battery will come from? If they're sold in Europe... OIL... If in China, COAL and OIL.... and we get to add the Lithium mines as well

 

[Liranan]

Two amazing 'breakthroughs' in one week? A miracle!

The operative word in this article is COULD, not will. Thus it's just another miracle that will never happen.

 

[Stoly]

Another day another battery technology that will revolutionize the electric car market.

 

[Y2JB47]

Just wait till they find out that their wonderfully green, no-environmentally-damaging EV is charged by... oil, gas and coal and that those batteries are dumped in landfills, causing them to leak, with their extremely toxic metals end up in drinking water. Their heads will explode from cognitive dissonance.

Any other lies you want to tell?

 

[toooooot]

I am impressed more about longer lifespan, 12 years, than the milage.
Look, a lot of people, I do not know the percentage but I think it is big, do not drive a lot.
But especially in post covid, people keep their cars for a lot longer.

Can you imagine having say 50% of the cars being EVs and most of them dying at 10-14 year range. It would mean that they are simply not fit as budget options in addition to being a terrible choice as used cars.

They need to have longer lasting batteries. Let it be at the expense of the milage if it is not too unreasonable.

The prospect of not being able to use EVs as some of the gas cars means a lot more waste, and more expensive cars in general. We do not need that.

I would like to see big battery tech outside China though. They are very predictable with the tech that they can replicate and expand: they want to crush rivals and CCP can make it happen. Just like it was foolish to let them control rare earth mineral market, something as big as batteries for EVs should not be in their hands.

 

[Jack77]

My first thought was also along the lines of "let them prove it first, with a volume manufactured product."
But this is from CATL, one of the largest (vehicle) battery manufacturers. They may overpromise here and there to attract customers or to deter them from going elsewhere. Yet it still is CATL announcing a real product.

 

[pnntmp]

Whenever I see a title having "could" or "may", I know it's clickbait nonsense.
There are 5 miracles like that per month, on average.