Polestar to Test StoreDot's 5-Minute Battery
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have several advantages, such as being quiet, reliable, and more efficient than hybrid cars.
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However, one major drawback of EVs is the time it takes to recharge, which can be 30-60 minutes for fast-charging.
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StoreDot, a battery company, has developed an extremely fast-charging cell that can add 100 miles of range in just five minutes.
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This technology will be tested in a Polestar 5 sedan prototype in 2022.
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Most automakers currently address the charging time issue by using larger lithium-ion batteries, but this approach is expensive and adds weight to the vehicle.
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StoreDot's solution sacrifices energy density for quicker charging by managing the battery's temperature and using thinner components.
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Polestar's investment in StoreDot shows confidence in the technology and its potential for mass production.
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The combination of StoreDot's fast-charging batteries and Polestar's upcoming electric powertrain could revolutionize the ownership experience for EV owners.
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