China's Gotion surpasses the 10-minute charging threshold in the competition for electric vehicle batteries.

In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), China is at the forefront of a significant shift towards superfast charging technology. This transformation is set to accelerate in the coming years, as the volume of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) compatible with 800-volt charging technology is projected to increase approximately elevenfold to 1.32 million units in China by 2025.

European and South Korean automakers such as Porsche and Hyundai have already developed this advanced charging technology. Porsche's Taycan EV, for instance, was capable of 800-volt charging in 2019, and the 2024 edition can charge from 10% to 80% capacity in just 18 minutes. Hyundai Motor's Ioniq 5 also boasts the same capability, and China's EV makers are following suit.

China's EV industry has made significant strides in fast-charging technology for both nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries and LFP batteries, which are installed in 60% of the electrics in the market. Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-tech has even developed an electric vehicle battery that can charge in under 10 minutes.

Gotion's latest offering, the G-Current battery, is not only faster but also more efficient. It is thinner and has 30% less components, making it a game-changer in the EV battery market. The G-Current battery will come in two types: an LFP version and a nickel-manganese-cobalt version.

CATL, a global EV battery leader, has also introduced the Shenxing Plus battery, capable of a 600-kilometer range on a 10-minute charge. Robin Zeng, CATL's Chairman and CEO, spoke entirely in English at the Beyond Expo tech forum to reach overseas markets, emphasising the company's commitment to global expansion.

Huawei Technologies has developed the new 800-volt charger for electric cars produced in China, aiming to address the insufficient number of charging stations for EVs compatible with this technology. Gotion has started to mass produce G-Current batteries for extended-range electric vehicles, contributing to China's goal of developing technology for a sufficient driving range with a six-minute charge.

The global market for 800-volt charging technology vehicles is projected to reach 1.62 million units in 2025, with China expected to drive the market for superfast-charging EVs. As EVs alone account for 20% of the sales volume in China and new energy vehicles account for 32% of new car sales in China, including exports, it is clear that China is leading the way in the global transition to electric vehicles.

As production lines for all-electric vehicle batteries are still being built, with mass production to start at the end of the year, the future of superfast charging EVs in China looks promising. With advancements in technology, reduced charging times, and increased driving ranges, electric vehicles are becoming more and more similar to conventional engine cars, making the transition to a greener future smoother than ever.

China's Gotion surpasses the 10-minute charging threshold in the competition for electric vehicle batteries.