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CATL Unveils EV Battery That Runs 400 Kilometers on 10-Minute Charge
- Battery can get 400 kilometers range from 10-minute charge
- Power pack to be commercially available early next year
Source: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.
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Battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled a new fast-charging battery Wednesday that could be a game-changer in helping cure range anxiety and encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles.
The world’s biggest maker of clean-car batteries showed off its new Shenxing cell, which can charge to a range of 400 kilometers (248 miles) in just 10 minutes. It’s also capable of powering up in extreme weather conditions, the company said.