StoreDot Plans to Launch Ultra-Fast Charging Battery Technology by 2024, Addressing Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety.
According to a press release this month, StoreDot is in the process of developing groundbreaking solid-state technologies and aims to mass-produce “100in5” fast-charging battery cells, providing 100 miles (160 km) of travel in just 5 minutes of charging by 2024. Following this, the charging capability will be improved by 40% by 2028 with the “100in3” battery, and ultimately achieve “100in2” by 2032 through an additional 33% enhancement.
StoreDot’s ultra-fast charging electric vehicle battery cells. (Photo: StoreDot).
The creation of these ultra-fast charging (XFC) cells involves global experts from Israel, the UK, the US, and China. StoreDot’s XFC 100in5 technology has already been tested in real-world conditions by several automotive equipment manufacturers.
It has now been proven applicable to any battery format, including pouch and 4680 cells, which are increasingly favored by global automakers.
StoreDot’s XFC technology features an anode primarily made of silicon, which can absorb lithium ions much faster than a graphite anode due to silicon’s lower resistance. However, it must also manage the tendency of silicon to swell when absorbing those ions, or else it risks internal mechanical damage to the battery.
“It is crucial that we provide global automakers with a clear, practical, and non-exaggerated roadmap for introducing ultra-fast charging battery technology. After robustly developing StoreDot’s silicon-dominant chemical technologies, we will be ready for mass production in 2024, offering a product that helps overcome a major barrier to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles: charging time and range anxiety,” stated StoreDot CEO Doron Myersdorf in the release.
Last year, StoreDot became the first company in the world to launch a 4680 cylindrical fast-charging battery, capable of being fully charged in just 10 minutes. The company has been granted 12 patents, including technologies that provide electric vehicle batteries with fixed capacity throughout their lifespan, as well as the ability to regenerate while in use.
“Our strategic technology roadmap extends beyond 2024, with each milestone representing an impressive performance improvement that significantly impacts the driver experience. We are also developing our solid-state battery to be ready for large-scale production by 2028, which will demonstrate a better charging experience for electric vehicle drivers in terms of miles traveled per minute of charging,” Myersdorf added.
