Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is reportedly examining the extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology developed by Israeli startup StoreDot. While there is no official partnership or collaboration mentioned, this development underscores Tesla’s commitment to exploring innovative advancements in battery technology.
One of the key areas Tesla is focused on is reducing EV charging times, as it aims to alleviate “range anxiety” and provide greater convenience to its customers. The evaluation of StoreDot’s pioneering battery design is part of Tesla’s ongoing efforts to enhance charging experiences and minimize the time required for recharging.
According to the report from USA Today, Tesla’s expertise in battery management systems and vehicle integration positions the company as an ideal candidate to assess and potentially validate StoreDot’s work on new battery technologies.
StoreDot has garnered recognition as a prominent EV battery startup, primarily due to its utilization of nanomaterials and organic compounds in its battery architecture. This approach enables rapid charging without compromising overall battery capacity.
StoreDot’s XFC batteries have already demonstrated their potential by charging an EV in a matter of minutes instead of hours. The company’s claims regarding its XFC batteries were substantiated by independent battery lab Shmuel De-Leon Energy (SDLE) in December.
Testing StoreDot’s 30 Ah Pouch Cell XFC batteries, SDLE confirmed their exceptional rapid charging capability and high energy density of 300 Wh/kg.
StoreDot aims to further enhance its XFC batteries to achieve the capability of charging 100 miles in five minutes by 2024, 100 miles in three minutes by 2028, and 100 miles in two minutes by the end of the decade.
If Tesla indeed proceeds with exploring StoreDot’s XFC battery technology, it will undertake rigorous testing to evaluate safety, reliability, and longevity. This thorough assessment is essential to ensure the suitability of the technology for mass production.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously expressed the company’s need to secure additional battery supply for its vehicles. Tesla remains open to exploring new battery technologies, and the extreme fast charging (XFC) batteries developed by StoreDot could potentially represent a significant breakthrough if they prove viable for widespread implementation.
