China Plans to Manufacture Fastest Charging EV Batteries

By Shubhendra Anand , 31 March, 2025

China rightfully takes center stage in progress in ultra-fast charging EV batteries. As it appears, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer has emerged as a clear industry leader by developing the fastest charging battery in the world that can go from 10 to 80 percent in 10.5 minutes. This revolutionary technology is of their new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are comparatively quicker to charge, safer, and more eco-friendly than nickel–cobalt–manganese batteries.

This model, the Zeekr 007, which the company aims to commercialize, will come with new battery technology enabling the car to add 265 km of range after 5 minutes of charging and 582 km range after a little over 15 minutes. Even more, Zeekr installed over 2700 of its 800V charging piles in China, making long-range journeys in electric vehicles more comfortable than ever. Zeekr plans to install another 1,000 ultra-fast charging stations and the existing 900 charging stations comprising 2,483 chargers rated at 360 kW or more in 2024. Hence, China is positioned to be a leader in garnering the EV market by providing a quicker, more effective, and sustainable mode of transport.

The latest model by Zeekr comprises certain features in the electric automotive industry in 2024. Firstly, it anticipates charging speeds up to 80 percent from 10 percent in a few minutes. Further, its battery type is Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) to support faster charging of electric vehicles. Zeekr's battery for the electric cars aims to cover 265 kilometers within five minutes. The range of electric vehicles with Zeekr's battery can cover 500-1000 kilometers in less than half an hour. Lastly, Zeekr's battery power is up to 800 kilowatts.

The impact of the ultra-fast charging battery technology developed by Zeekr will be transformational in the automotive sector, leveraging transformation and innovation. Shorter charging times will relieve range anxiety, leading to more customers adopting Evs. Other players will pour in the funds into such technologies, which will, however, enhance the rate of improvement of exceptional battery technologies. Emphasis will be on putting together such high-power charging infrastructure by the governments and the industries. The adoption of EVs in commercial fleet, taxi and public transport operations will also be enhanced by the availability of ultra-fast charging. As for the lower charging times, the focus of car design will move to aerodynamics, weight-saving materials and complicated interiors. Therefore, Ultra-fast charging will result in the relatively easy integration of autonomous and connected vehicles into society. This technology application of ultra-fast charging battery from Zeekr can transform the automotive industry and how it looks at transportation and sustainability.

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