CATL Unveils Shenxing PLUS, Enabling 1,000-km Range and Superfast Charging

CATL has unveiled Shenxing PLUS - the world's first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that achieves a range above 1,000 kilometers with superfast charging. The reveal, at Auto China 2024, comes eight months after the launch of the Shenxing superfast charging battery in August, 2023.

CATL says the 1,000-km pure electric range comes from continuous technological breakthroughs.

The cathode of Shenxing PLUS is made with a granular gradation technology, which places every nanometer particle in the optimal position to achieve ultra-high compact density.

The proprietary 3D honeycomb-shaped material is added to the anode, boosting the energy density while effectively controlling the volume expansion during charge and discharge cycles

Aside from offering long range, Shenxing PLUS also charges fast. It can deliver a 600-km range in just 10 minutes of charging, realising a true superfast charging speed of one kilometer per second.

CATL has also initiated the construction of the Shenxing Superfast Charging Network to build the largest superfast charging service platform in China. 

In a press statement, CATL says: 'On its journey of continuous expansion of scientific frontiers and the utmost pursuit of a better life, CATL is ushering in a superfast charging era for new energy vehicles with a closed-loop supercharging ecosystem by integrating superfast charging battery, network, platform, and services'.

China's CATL is a global leader in new energy technology innovation, committed to providing solutions and services for new energy applications worldwide.