As part of its “Open Day” event, Chinese battery manufacturer CATL unveiled its “Shenxing Pro” lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery line-up. According to the company, the product is tailored to the needs of the European electric mobility market. The new technology is said to improve safety, service life, range, and charging speed. The battery is based on CATLʼs NP-3.0 technology, which is the result of seven years of development and is aimed primarily at improving performance in the event of thermal runaway.
One-million-kilometer lifespan
The battery will be available in two versions. One focuses on range and is said to enable up to 758 kilometers in the WLTP test cycle, with a service life of twelve years or one million kilometers. The manufacturer cites a nine-percent capacity degradation after 200,000 kilometers. The “Super-Fast Charging” version, on the other hand, is designed for particularly short charging times. CATL claims that the battery can recharge 478 kilometers of WLTP range within ten minutes. Even in winter conditions at minus 20 degree Celsius, 410 kilometers of range can be achieved within 20 minutes of charging. Additionally, CATL highlights the batteryʼs high performance even at low states of charge. At a charge state of 20 percent, the battery pack can deliver up to 830 kilowatts.
Higher pack density, more flexible cooling
According to the company, both versions use wave cells, which enable higher pack density and more flexible cooling. CATL emphasizes that the batteries can supply energy for an extended period even after thermal runaway. This feature is designed to enable continued driving in emergency situations. Additionally, the company cites an increase in the mechanical stability of the battery packs and improved space utilization within the vehicle.
