Worlds fastest electric-car recharging technology: six minutes to top up

A UK firm has unveiled technology which – it claims – can fully recharge an electric car in six minutes.

Charging an electric car in a matter of minutes could soon be a reality thanks to pioneering battery technology from a UK technology firm.

Nyobolt, in collaboration with former Jaguar-Land Rover design boss Ian Callum, has revealed new battery technology in a sporty concept car. It looks like a Lotus Elise because it was designed by Julian Thomson, the Elise’s original designer.

The car features LED headlamps, camera mirrors, a sleek diffuser, and other elements that contribute to its aerodynamic efficiency.

Compared to the usual lithium-ion EVs produced now, the Nyobolt EV employs tungsten anode batteries that enable rapid charging. These battery cells can endure approximately 2000 charge cycles, the company claims, and a potential battery lifespan of more than 480,000km.

The lightweight 35kWh battery is said to enable recharging rates of 10C, meaning that a cell can charge at 10 times its stated capacity in amp hours.

According to the UK company, its 35kWh battery technology can deliver a maximum driving range of 250km and can be replenished from empty in less than six minutes. By comparison, a 350kW-charging capable Kia EV6 can only manage approximately 120km range in six minutes.

The British start-up secured £50 million (AU$93.20 million) funding last year to establish a battery manufacturing plant in the UK. The company anticipates its unique battery technology will enter production by early 2024.

The Nyobolt EV is claimed to consume energy at a rate of 14.3kWh/100km (similar to a Tesla, at the more frugal end of the electric-car range). No further details such as the output of the electric motor have been detailed. The company says the model “weighs closer to one tonne than two,” suggesting it will remain burdened by the weight of its battery pack even if it is smaller and lighter than normal.

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