Battery technology company StoreDot has developed the first generation of its five-minute charge battery samples for EVs.
The company said this represents a significant milestone in its mission to eliminate the range and charging anxiety of EVs.
It added that the samples demonstrate the commercial viability of its XFC batteries for the first time via a small form-factor battery cell.
Initially, the first production batch of samples cells will be used to showcase the technology to potential industry partners.
StoreDot said the technology can also be installed in commercial drones and consumer electronics.
The battery was used in a trial to fully charge a two-wheeled EV in just five minutes. The company said this showed the successful replacement of graphite in the cell’s anode using metalloid nano-particles.
Doron Myersdorf, CEO of StoreDot, said: “StoreDot continues to go from strength to strength as we get one step closer to making our vision of five-minute charging of EVs a commercial reality.
“Our team of top scientists has overcome inherent challenges of XFC such as safety, cycle life and swelling by harnessing innovative materials and cell design.”
The sample cells were produced by StoreDot’s strategic partner in China, EVE Energy, on existing lithium-ion production lines, thereby reducing the capital expenditure usually required in the bespoke manufacturing of equipment.
Additionally, the samples are compliant with UN 38.3, which ensures the safety of lithium-ion batteries during shipping.
The company aims to launch its second-generation, silicon-dominant anode prototype battery for EVs later this year.
Myersdorf added: “We are proud to make these samples available, but today’s milestone is just the beginning.
“We’re on the cusp of achieving a revolution in the EV charging experience that will remove the critical barrier to mass adoption of EVs.”
