Fast Charging Gets Faster in LFP Batteries

Zeekr, an electric vehicle (EV) maker within the Geely Auto group, has integrated its self-developed fast-charging battery technology, based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry, into its latest vehicles

According to the company, the 75 kWh battery pack supports ‘5.5C ultra-fast charging,’ enabling vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes using 800V charging at Zeekr’s proprietary stations.

Source: PV Magazine: Read The Article

PSR Analysis: Until this, all Lithium -ion batteries using NMC cathodes were faster than LFP batteries. This reverses that and means that this ultra fast charging together with safer LFP chemistry could eventually replace standard NMC battery chemistries

Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

Guy Youngs

As Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research, Guy Youngs is responsible for PSR’s industry forecast and overseeing the rate of technology adoption of alternative power sources into the future outlook and technology mix. His duties include regular engagement with PSR’s global analyst team to ensure that our data and forecasts recognize industry changes towards alternative power sources. Guy received a BA with honors in Public Administration and Management from the University of Kent at Canterbury. Prior to joining PSR, Guy spent 11 years as a Market Intelligence Specialist for Perkins Engines Company, part of Caterpillar’s operations in the UK.

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