StoreDot’s fast-charging battery cells, made primarily of silicon, are currently undergoing real-world testing by 15 car brands from various regions including Europe, Asia, and the USA. The Israeli battery developer has reported that initial testing has confirmed the cells’ fast-charging capability.
While StoreDot did not mention specific car brands, a world map was released to show the locations where the cells are being tested. These locations include Sweden, India, and Vietnam, where known collaborations with car brands such as Volvo, Polestar, Ola Electric, and VinFast exist and some of these companies also have a financial investment in StoreDot.
Other markers for the technology are located in countries such as the USA, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Japan. In some of these countries, the number of car manufacturers that could be involved is limited. For example, in France, the Renault Group and the French Stellantis brands are likely contenders.
In South Korea, the Hyundai Motor Group, which includes the Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia brands, is a major player. The Daimler Group, which is now part of Stellantis, had invested in StoreDot at an early stage. It is likely that Mercedes will be an evaluation partner in Germany, but this has not been confirmed.
Other potential partners are to be added this year, StoreDot said. “This announcement is yet another important milestone for StoreDot,” says company CEO Doron Myersdorf. “We’re delighted that so many of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers are testing both our XFC cells and their integration into next generation electric vehicle architectures, and we are receiving positive feedback about the real-world viability of our technologies.”
StoreDot plans to mass-produce its “100in5” battery cells, which can charge electric vehicles for 100 miles in just five minutes, in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Eve Energy. The company’s technology uses a special silicon anode and software integration to achieve extremely fast charging. The goal is to reduce charging time to three minutes by 2028 and two minutes by 2032. StoreDot also has a European production partner, Italvolt, but no official start date for production has been announced.
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