New EV battery promises incredible six-minute charges — as electric cars edge closer to gas pump refueling speeds
- Apr 22, 2026
CATL, a leading Chinese battery manufacturer, has announced the Shenxing 3rd Generation Battery, which can charge from 10% to 98% in just over six minutes and perform efficiently in extreme cold using self-heating technology. This breakthrough rivals and surpasses the latest offerings from competitors like BYD, signaling that electric vehicles (EVs) are nearing the charging convenience of gasoline cars. While high-speed charging infrastructure still needs to expand globally, these advances mark a major leap toward mainstream EV adoption and a bright future for electric transportation.