Overview
- CATL introduced a new lineup spanning its Shenxing Gen3 LFP fast‑charge cell, a next‑gen Qilin NMC pack, a high‑energy Condensed design, and a Freevoy pack for plug‑in hybrids.
- CATL says Shenxing Gen3, an LFP (lithium‑iron phosphate) cell tuned for speed, charges from 10% to 80% in 3 minutes 44 seconds and can add 20% to 98% in nine minutes at −30°C by pulsing current to warm the cells.
- The company claims Shenxing maintains 90% capacity after 1,000 full fast‑charge cycles, which would support long service life if real‑world heat is kept in check by the pack’s tight thermal control.
- CATL detailed a lighter Qilin NMC pack at about 280 Wh/kg and a Condensed variant near 360 Wh/kg, with reported ranges up to 1,000–1,500 km based on China’s test cycle that tends to rate higher than European methods.
- After production setbacks, CATL targets mass delivery of its Naxtra sodium‑ion cells in Q4 2026, as it grows market share to about 42.1% this year while rivals like BYD push their own fast‑charge systems.