Zeekr Unveils EV Batteries That can Charge From 10% to 80% in 10.5 Minutes

China's Zeekr has unveiled upgraded EV batteries that support 5.5C ultra-fast charging. The batteries allow vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes.

The charging speed is achieved by Zeekr’s new 007 sedan model carrying the new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and connected with Zeekr V3 ultra-fast charging piles.

Thanks to the optimised materials and upgraded technology, the speed is higher than that achieved by existing nickel-cobalt-manganese batteries.

The new EV batteries were developed by Zeekr’s in-house e-powertrain R&D team.

Zeekr has opened over 500 ultra-fast charging stations in China with over 2,700 charging piles, all of which can support 800V charging.

It plans to expand the network to 1,000 ultra-fast charging stations in 2024 and will be operating over 10,000 ultra-fast charging piles in 2026.

At Zeekr Tech Day, the company also released the urban Navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) assist driving functions, providing intelligent driving assistance on urban roads with navigation.

The urban NZP will start delivery at the end of August. 

In a press release, Zeekr states: 'Thanks to the enhanced battery management system (BMS), the vehicle’s charging experience remains stable and fast even in harsh environmental conditions. At temperatures as low as -10 degree Celsius, the vehicles charge from 10% SOC to 80% SOC within just 30 minutes, assuring users of swift and reliable charging performance'.

Zeekr is the global premium electric mobility technology brand from Geely Holding Group.