The company creates a revolutionary battery with a power reserve of 1000 km

Battery electrical problem? The electric vehicle segment has grown significantly and one can clearly see the evolution of the entire ecosystem, especially in terms of autonomy and charging points. However, vehicle autonomy continues to be one of the areas of strong research and there are simply impressive solutions that show that we are on the right track.

Recently, a new battery has been introduced that guarantees 1000 km of battery life and can be charged up to 80% in just 10 minutes.

The Qilin battery has an energy density of 255 Wh/kg.

The Chinese giant CATL has introduced a fantastic new product for the electric segment. This is a battery that guarantees 1000 km of battery life and is able to charge up to 80% in just 10 minutes, isn't it fantastic? according to the channel insidersThe next generation battery will be more efficient and energy intensive and will hit the market as early as next year.

The battery, called Qilin, has an energy density of 255 Wh/kg. CATL said it will supply BMW with state-of-the-art cylindrical batteries from 2025, guaranteeing high performance for a new family of electric vehicles manufactured by the German company.

Despite all the innovations, CATL is going through hard times. In the first quarter of 2022, due to the increase in the cost of raw materials, profit fell by 24%. In May, the company said it expects better results in the second quarter by adjusting its pricing tables.

It should be noted that CATL sold the equivalent of 41.4 GWh of batteries in the first 4 months of the year alone, double that of LG Energy Solution, which sold "only" 20 GWh.