CATL and Zeekr have officially announced the arrival in 2023 of electric cars with 1,000 kilometers of autonomy. CATL’s first Qilin battery-powered mass production car will be the new Zeekr 001, a model set to hit dealerships in the second half of next year.
The electric cars with 1,000 kilometers of autonomy they are just around the corner. CATL’s new Qilin batteries promise to revolutionize sustainable mobility. A new technology that aims to eliminate once and for all the fear of running out of autonomy. But, when will these new-generation battery-powered electric cars hit the market? The sights are set on the next year.
CATL Y Zeekr has established a strategic cooperation agreement with a duration of half a decade. As a result of this collaboration, Zeekr will become the first serial production electric car brand with qilin batteries
that promise the long-awaited 1,000 km of autonomy.
CATL’s Qilin batteries
In the process of developing the new Qilin batteries, the CATL’s third generation CTP technology. They have an unprecedented volume utilization efficiency of 72% and a energy density of up to 255 Wh per kilogram. This makes it possible to achieve the highest level of system integration in the world to date. For the user, this technology translates into batteries that allow more than 1,000 km to be traveled on a single charge.
Another of the most outstanding characteristics of Qilin batteries is their technology of cell cooling large area. Thanks to this, Qilin supports hot boot in 5 minutes and fast charging in 10 minutes. With the same chemistry and pack size, it can deliver 13% more power than the 4680 battery, achieving comprehensive improvement in range, fast charging, safety, lifespan, efficiency, and low-temperature performance.
CATL anticipates that the arrival of Qilin batteries will be a new and definitive boost to the transition process to the electric car. Qilin batteries will be able to take full advantage of their energy efficiency.
Zeekr 009, the first mass production electric with Qilin batteries
What will be the first series-production electric car with Qilin batteries? All eyes are on the Zeekr brand. An Conghui himself, CEO of Zeekr, has confirmed that the first model of its brand to reach the market with Qilin batteries will be the Zeekr 009. The first deliveries to customers are scheduled for the first quarter of 2023. However, it will not have 1,000 km of autonomy. This title will fall on another model of the brand.
The The first series-production electric car with Qilin batteries with a range of 1,000 km will be the Zeekr 001. Its launch will take place shortly after. More specifically in the second quarter of next year.
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