Geely-owned Zeekr has just unveiled its upgraded, in-house developed prismatic EV batteries that support 5.5C ultra-fast charging. This is the world's fastest charging speed.
Specifically designed by Zeekr’s in-house powertrain R&D team to make range anxiety a thing of the past, the technology will help charge your electric vehicle from 10 to 80 percent in just 10.5 minutes.
The first model to feature this technology will be the 2025 Zeekr 007 mid-size sedan. Equipped with the new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and connected to the Zeekr V3 ultra-fast charging stacks, the 007 has achieved a new charging speed record.
Zeekr explains that the PMA2+-based sedan benefits from an improved battery management system (BMS), which keeps charging stable and fast even in harsh environmental conditions. However, the charging speed will be modified at -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit).
It is faster than current nickel-cobalt-manganese batteries, thanks to optimized materials and advanced technology.
The automaker will begin delivering the model next week. In preparation for its arrival, Zeekr has already opened more than 500 ultra-fast charging stations in China, with more than 2,700 charging stations, all capable of supporting 800V charging.
Additionally, the Geely-owned brand plans to expand its network to 1,000 ultra-fast charging stations by the end of 2024, and operate more than 10,000 ultra-fast charging stations by 2026.
Last year, Zeekr announced that its 007 was already the world’s fastest-charging electric car, capable of traveling 380 miles in 15 minutes.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring is currently the fastest-charging vehicle on the market. Electric vehicle in the U.S. market. As reported by Kelley Blue Book, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the fastest-charging EV in the U.S. market, adding 16.1 miles of range per minute, while the Lucid Air gets 16 miles per minute. The Porsche Taycan can get 15.5 miles per minute spent at the charging station.
Zeekr has always been eager to achieve records
Zeekr wanted to set records with its EVs. Equipped with a 140-kWh drums, Zeekr 009 MPV It held the record for range, being able to travel up to 564.97 miles (907.6 kilometers) according to the generous CLTC classification used in China.
This record was recently broken by a team driving a Ford Mustang Mach-E who covered a whopping 569.64 miles (916.74 kilometres) along a route in the eastern part of the UK.
Meanwhile, the Zeekr 001 holds the record for the fastest drift ever performed by an electric car, as well as another record for the fastest slalom ever performed by an electric vehicle.
During the Zeekr Tech Day, the automaker will release the urban navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) driver assistance functions, which offer intelligent driving assistance on urban roads. They will be available from the end of August.
Zeekr claims that the system is able to assess the situation in advance and provide suggestions to those on board accordingly.