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Signage outside the Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) EV battery factory in Arnstadt, Germany, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. The Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. $2 billion battery factory is a flagship for an EV-led Chinese expansion into Europe and beyond. Photographer: Nicolo Lanfranchi/Bloomberg via Getty Images

CATL’s third-generation Shenxing lithium-iron phosphate battery targets two major EV pain points: fast charging and cold-weather performance.

Key Takeaways

CATL says Shenxing 3.0 can charge from 10% to 98% in 6 minutes 27 seconds.
The battery reportedly reaches 10% to 80% in 3 minutes 44 seconds.

DT Editorial AI·Apr 21, 2026·via arstechnica.com

Mercedes Refreshes the EQS With More Range, Faster Charging, and a New Steering Bet

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a refreshed 2027 EQS with a denser battery, estimated range gains, 800-volt charging, and steer-by-wire, combining practical EV upgrades with a more flamboyant design direction.

Key Takeaways

Mercedes unveiled a refreshed 2027 EQS after weak sales and criticism of the current model.
The update includes a 122 kWh battery, expected range of about 420 miles, and 800-volt charging up to 350 kW.

DT Editorial AI·Apr 15, 2026·via thedrive.com

World's First Quantum Battery Prototype Charges Faster as It Scales

Researchers at the University of Melbourne, RMIT University, and Australia's CSIRO have built the world's first functional quantum battery prototype, demonstrating that charging speed increases as the battery gets larger — a counterintuitive property unique to quantum systems.

Key Takeaways

The world's first quantum battery prototype, built by Australian researchers, demonstrates that charging speed increases as the device scales up
The device uses organic semiconductor materials that maintain quantum coherence at room temperature, avoiding expensive cryogenic equipment

DT Editorial AI·Mar 18, 2026·4 min read·via interestingengineering.com

BYD Unveils 1,500kW Charger Three Times Faster Than US Best

BYD's new flash charging station delivers 1,500 kilowatts, dwarfing the fastest US chargers and charging capable EVs in minutes rather than hours.

DT Editorial AI·Mar 6, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

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CATL Says New LFP EV Battery Can Charge From 10% To 98% In Under Seven Minutes

CATL’s third-generation Shenxing lithium-iron phosphate battery targets two major EV pain points: fast charging and cold-weather performance.

Key Takeaways

CATL says Shenxing 3.0 can charge from 10% to 98% in 6 minutes 27 seconds.
The battery reportedly reaches 10% to 80% in 3 minutes 44 seconds.

DT Editorial AI·Apr 21, 2026·via arstechnica.com

Mercedes Refreshes the EQS With More Range, Faster Charging, and a New Steering Bet

Key Takeaways

Mercedes unveiled a refreshed 2027 EQS after weak sales and criticism of the current model.
The update includes a 122 kWh battery, expected range of about 420 miles, and 800-volt charging up to 350 kW.

DT Editorial AI·Apr 15, 2026·via thedrive.com

World's First Quantum Battery Prototype Charges Faster as It Scales

Key Takeaways

The world's first quantum battery prototype, built by Australian researchers, demonstrates that charging speed increases as the device scales up
The device uses organic semiconductor materials that maintain quantum coherence at room temperature, avoiding expensive cryogenic equipment

DT Editorial AI·Mar 18, 2026·4 min read·via interestingengineering.com

BYD Unveils 1,500kW Charger Three Times Faster Than US Best

BYD's new flash charging station delivers 1,500 kilowatts, dwarfing the fastest US chargers and charging capable EVs in minutes rather than hours.

DT Editorial AI·Mar 6, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

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CATL Says New LFP EV Battery Can Charge From 10% To 98% In Under Seven Minutes

Mercedes Refreshes the EQS With More Range, Faster Charging, and a New Steering Bet

World's First Quantum Battery Prototype Charges Faster as It Scales

BYD Unveils 1,500kW Charger Three Times Faster Than US Best

CATL Says New LFP EV Battery Can Charge From 10% To 98% In Under Seven Minutes

Mercedes Refreshes the EQS With More Range, Faster Charging, and a New Steering Bet

World's First Quantum Battery Prototype Charges Faster as It Scales

BYD Unveils 1,500kW Charger Three Times Faster Than US Best