Zeekr Unveils Upgraded EV Batteries with 5.5C Ultra-Fast Charging
The Lowdown
- What’s new? Zeekr has introduced upgraded lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic batteries.
- Charging speed? These new batteries support 5.5C ultra-fast charging, cutting down charging time from 10% to 80% SOC to just 10.5 minutes.
- Which model? The 2025 Zeekr 007 sedan will be the first to feature these new batteries, with deliveries starting next week.
- Why it matters: This technology aims to reduce range anxiety by making charging faster and more convenient.
- Extra features? The upgraded batteries work efficiently even in extreme conditions, charging from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes at -10 degrees Celsius.
- Infrastructure: Zeekr is expanding its charging network with plans to reach 1,000 ultra-fast stations by 2024 and over 10,000 charging piles by 2026.
- What else? Zeekr is also rolling out the urban Navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) with intelligent driving assistance, starting in September.
What is it?
Zeekr has developed upgraded lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic batteries for electric vehicles. These batteries support 5.5C ultra-fast charging, enabling EVs to charge from 10% to 80% state of charge (SOC) in just 10.5 minutes. The 2025 Zeekr 007 sedan will be the first model to use these new batteries,.
Why does it exist?
The new batteries were created to meet the increasing demand for faster and more efficient charging solutions in the EV market. Range anxiety is a common concern among EV users, and Zeekr’s upgraded LFP batteries address this issue by significantly reducing charging times. The batteries use optimised materials and advanced technology that outperforms traditional nickel-cobalt-manganese batteries.
The enhanced battery management system (BMS) ensures stable and fast charging, even in harsh environmental conditions. For example, at temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius, the vehicles can still charge from 10% to 80% SOC within 30 minutes.
How will it help?
By reducing charging times to just 10.5 minutes for a significant portion of the battery, Zeekr is minimising downtime and making electric vehicles more convenient as more drivers hit the road and need to use charging stations.
Additionally, Zeekr is expanding its charging infrastructure to support this new technology. With over 500 ultra-fast charging stations already in operation across China, and plans to increase this number to 1000 stations by 2024, Zeekr is looking to have a comprehensive charging network. The company aims to have over 10,000 ultra-fast charging piles in operation by 2026.
Zeekr has also announced the delivery of the urban Navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) starting in September. This feature will provide intelligent driving assistance on urban roads.
