The electric car world is about to change in a big way, and the company leading this change is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the biggest battery maker in the world. In a big reveal, CATL has shown off new battery technology that promises to get rid of the worries about not being able to drive far enough and taking too long to charge. They are calling this the “many-power time.” The most exciting parts of this new technology are a battery that can go an amazing 1,500 kilometers on one charge and another that can add 500 kilometers of driving distance with just five minutes of charging. These new ideas, along with improvements in sodium-ion battery technology, show a big shift in how easy and practical electric cars can be.
The Start of Very Long Driving: The Freevoy Double Power Battery
One of the most talked-about things from CATL is the Freevoy Double Power Battery. This new system uses a two-part design, putting two different battery areas inside one pack. Each area is made to do a specific job. One area is best for driving long distances, while the other is made for putting out a lot of power quickly so the car can speed up fast. This working together of the two parts allows the Freevoy battery to reach an unbelievable driving range of over 1,500 kilometers on a single charge.
This two-part design uses safety ideas from airplanes, with separate systems for keeping the battery cool and giving out power. This not only makes it safer by stopping problems from spreading but also makes sure the battery works well and reliably in all kinds of driving. The results of having such a long range are huge. It basically gets rid of the worry about not being able to drive far enough and makes electric cars a real competitor to regular gas cars for long trips.
Super Quick Charging: The Second-Generation Shenxing Battery
While being able to drive further solves one big worry for people thinking about buying an electric car, the problem of long charging times is still a big issue. CATL has dealt with this directly with the second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery. This next-level technology can add more than 500 kilometers of driving range in about five minutes of charging. This very fast charging speed is similar to the time it takes to fill up a regular car with gas, promising to completely change what it’s like to own an electric car.
Also, the Shenxing battery works very well in cold weather. Even when it’s as cold as -10°C, it can charge from almost empty (5%) to 80% full in just 15 minutes. This ability to work in cold conditions fixes a common problem with current electric car batteries, making sure they work dependably no matter the weather. Even when the battery is almost empty, it can still put out a lot of power, more than enough to challenge even very fast sports cars.
Sodium-Ion Joins In: The Naxtra Battery
Besides the improvements in lithium-ion technology, CATL has also made good progress with sodium-ion batteries with the introduction of their Naxtra brand. These sodium-ion batteries are planned to be mass-produced in FAW trucks by December 2025. They offer a good alternative with a focus on being cheaper, lasting a long time, and being safe.
The Naxtra battery works great in very hot and very cold temperatures, keeping almost all of its power even at -30°C. It also lasts for many charges, able to go through over 10,000 charge cycles. Importantly, sodium-ion batteries are naturally safer than regular lithium-ion batteries, resisting overheating even when tested by being squeezed, poked, and drilled. With about the same amount of energy storage as LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries, the Naxtra battery can provide a driving range of up to 500 kilometers, making it a good option for many different kinds of electric vehicles.
A Future with Many Power Options
CATL’s reveal shows a change in strategy towards a “many-power time” in electric car battery technology. This idea understands that different driving needs and uses require different battery features. By offering a variety of battery solutions, from very long-range double-power systems to superfast charging batteries and affordable, strong sodium-ion options, CATL wants to serve a wider part of the market.
The effects of these improvements are big. The long range of the Freevoy battery could ease worries about not being able to drive far enough and make electric cars a practical choice for long trips. The super quick charging abilities of the second-generation Shenxing battery could greatly improve how easy it is to own an electric car, making stops to charge much shorter. Finally, the introduction of sodium-ion batteries that can be made in large numbers offers a way to have cheaper and more sustainable energy storage.
Conclusion: A Big Change for Electric Cars
CATL’s latest battery ideas are a major step forward for the electric car industry. By solving the main problems of range and charging time with new technologies, and by introducing a good alternative in sodium-ion batteries, CATL is likely to speed up how quickly the world adopts electric cars. The “many-power time” that CATL talks about suggests a future where electric car technology is more useful, easier to get, and fits more easily into our lives, possibly marking a real turning point in the move towards cleaner transportation. The car world will be watching closely as these amazing battery technologies start to be used in real cars, promising an exciting new chapter for electric vehicles.