StoreDot, developer of Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) battery technology, has revealed that its batteries provide consistent and reliable winter performance. This means that EV drivers can charge their vehicles even in cold weather while still maintaining an excellent driving range. With this technology, winter range anxiety is eliminated and a reliable and efficient solution is provided for EV drivers.
Recent lab tests have shown that Storedot's silicon cells can reach 80% capacity when charged at -10°C at standard charging speeds. Storedot's batteries have been tested to exhibit consistent discharge rates and adequate driving range even in sub-freezing conditions. At a temperature of 14°F (-10°C), the battery can deliver more than 85% of its full-range capacity. Even in extreme cold conditions of -4°F (-20°C), the battery provides more than 70% of the full range capacity.
Compared to traditional EV batteries currently on the market, StoreDot's XFC batteries have higher energy storage capacity, faster charging speeds, and longer lifespans, making them future-proof and delivering the best performance year-round, regardless of the climate.
Storedot recently announced expected milestones for 2024. These include demonstrating the world's first EV battery pack equipped with XFC technology, sampling to OEMs ** prismatic B, and expanding the U.S. presence on the road to commercialization.
Storedot's XFC batteries are production-ready and can charge up to 100 miles in 5 minutes this year. The company aims to achieve 100 miles on a 4-minute charge by 2026 and 100 miles in 3 minutes by 2028.
Dr. Doron Myersdorf, CEO of Storedot: "Our latest tests show that our batteries can go beyond the traditional cold-weather range and charging limits that would normally hinder the development of electric vehicles in cold-weather climates. Although all lithium-ion batteries lose capacity in extremely cold conditions, our innovative design using a silicon primary anode minimizes this loss. Even in the most extreme sub-zero conditions, our batteries provide the best driving range. With our revolutionary technology, drivers can now overcome the toughest challenges of winter, ensuring a smooth driving experience in any climate or condition, and eliminating winter range anxiety. ”