Revolutionary technology can charge electric cars in minutes with new 'game-changer' battery
The charger can power a lithium-ion battery for a fraction of the price
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Drivers will soon be able to charge their cars within minutes as revolutionary technology gets rolled out, which could close the buying gap across the UK for electric vehicles.
The new technology has the capability to charge lithium-ion batteries in minutes which are used in electric cars, according to a new report.
Through the use of a 302Wh kg battery, drivers can now be able to charge their EVs by at least 80 per cent in just nine minutes.
It comes after a team from the University of Science and Technology of China and the University of California developed a new charging method.
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There are almost 70,000 public chargers around the UK
PAThe research from the study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society found that by using a “revolutionary material”, the researchers were able to build a battery suitable for use in electric vehicles at a cheaper price point.
Hailong Chen, an associate professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, told the Independent that the new battery is a “game-changer” that could “greatly improve the EV market - and the whole lithium-ion battery market.”
The need for cheaper and more effective charging capabilities comes at a crucial time for the UK market which has seen production in August fall by 25.9 per cent, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Commenting on the results, Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, explained: “With the traditional summer shutdowns and factories prepping to switch to new models, August was always going to be a quieter month for output.
“The sector remains optimistic about a return to growth, however, with record levels of investment announced last year.”
He added: “We look forward both to the Chancellor’s Autumn budget and the Government’s proposed Industrial Strategy as critical opportunities to demonstrate that it backs auto.
“These are the measures that would enable the industry to drive economic growth in every part of the country.”
Marc Russell, CCO at car maintenance marketplace FixMyCar explained that “much of the Government’s focus is on making electric vehicles more accessible to drivers”.
However, he warned that for the UK to truly complete the transition to EVs, more funding and education initiatives are needed to bridge the growing gap in EV skills amongst mechanics.
He said: "The UK lacks the skills to maintain EV cars that are increasingly on our roads, posing a threat to the long-term sustainability of the transition.
"Although FixMyCar data shows a year-on-year rise in electric vehicle quotes for repairs and MOTs in 2024, if these EV barriers are not overcome, already depleted consumer confidence will plummet further.
"When their EV cars are already expensive to charge, just imagine how they’ll feel when they need a major repair and few garages can help them.”
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EV production for the month has dropped by 25.9 per cent
PAAround 1.2 million EVs across the UK are expected to spend approximately £2.78million more a month charging their car due to the energy price increase announced by Ofgem.