Experts have claimed that “extreme fast charging” (XFC) is quickly becoming an electric vehicle requirement, with drivers being able to charge their cars in as little as five minutes.
As the number of electric vehicles on the road grows, experts are optimistic that XFC technology will be an expectation for drivers when they purchase a new EV in the near future.
The technology has the power to deliver 100 miles of electric battery range in just five minutes, with a wider rollout expected later this year.
Further technological development will see the silicon batteries provide 100 miles of range in four minutes by 2026 and 100 miles in three minutes by 2028.
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StoreDot says its technology can be ‘easily deployed on today’s infrastructure’ STOREDOTThe technology has been hailed as revolutionary by experts who say this could completely destroy the perception of electric vehicles having issues with battery range – or range anxiety.
Suggestions from StoreDot, a pioneer in XFC silicon batteries, stated that the technology would initially enter the market as a premium offering in high-end and luxury electric vehicles.
It stated that as more drivers experience the benefits of electric vehicles with extreme fast charging technology, the more likely they will be to stick with the EVs.
Dr Doron Myersdorf, CEO of StoreDot, said: “XFC will become mainstream as it meets drivers’ expectations for shorter charging times and a longer range.
“But it doesn’t stop with the driver; it’ll benefit the entire ecosystem. It will make EVs more desirable, and some OEMs will offer it as a customisable feature like an extended range premium option.
“This desirability is crucial for OEMs, especially when facing EV demand fluctuations and addressing consumer concerns about infrastructure and charging times.”
He highlighted how the XFC technology does not compromise the battery life or the performance of the vehicle, further benefitting motorists.
StoreDot is already working with major car brands around the world to implement the extreme fast charging technology into vehicles heading to forecourts soon.
Dr Myersdorf added that StoreDot would aim to deliver fast adoption and a shorter time to market adding that he was “excited” about joining the mass market.
Earlier this year, StoreDot partnered with luxury EV brand Polestar to demonstrate the battery technology in its 5 prototype, charging the car from 10 to 80 per cent in just 10 minutes.
It saw a consistent charge rate of over 310kW and a peak of more than 370kW, with temperature, voltage and charged capacity all being monitored throughout the test.
Speaking at the time, Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar, said charging times could soon be eliminated as battery technology improves.
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Polestar said the XFC technology could charge the car in just 10 minutes
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The Israeli-based also predicted that it will make the electric vehicle option more attractive to those who do not have easy access to chargers at home or at their workplaces.
It will also empower major car brands to use the technology in ways to offer cheaper and smaller vehicles to drivers, including boosting the urban car sector.
