Automotive
Sunwoda unveils flash-charging battery system with rapid low-temperature performance
Electrek reports that Chinese battery maker Sunwoda unveiled a 15C EV charging system capable of 9-minute charges.
The short version
- Sunwoda presented a new 15C battery technology claiming it can charge an EV from 10% to 97% state of charge in nine minutes at room temperature.[Electrek]
- The system reportedly adds up to 700 km of range in 15 minutes even in cold conditions at -20°C.[Electrek]
- The manufacturer claims the batteries support a 10-year or 300,000 km warranty without restrictions on ultra-fast charging frequency.[Electrek]
Key facts
- Sunwoda announced a 15C battery charging system capable of reaching a 10% to 97% state of charge in 9 minutes at room temperature.[Electrek]
- At -20°C, the battery is stated to charge from 10% to 97% in 15 minutes, adding roughly 700 km of range.[Electrek]
- Sunwoda supplies battery components to auto manufacturers including Geely, Dongfeng, and GAC.[Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- The performance claims, thermal durability, and warranty conditions rely entirely on vendor statements made at an industry conference.[Electrek]
Sources
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