The future of electric vehicles is looking brighter with the development of a new prototype by Nyobolt, a spin-off company from the University of Cambridge. This prototype boasts an impressive charging speed that can go from 10% to 80% in less than five minutes, which is twice as fast as current vehicles on the road.
The first working Nyobolt EV prototype is undergoing testing to validate the company’s battery performance in high-output environments. To achieve this, Nyobolt has utilized its proprietary carbon and metal oxide anode materials, low-impedance cell design, integrated power electronics, and software controls to create high-energy-density batteries and charging systems. These batteries have the potential to support the electrification of various applications such as heavy-duty off-road trucks, electric vehicles, robotics, and consumer devices.
During testing using 350kW (800V) DC fast chargers, it was found that the Nyobolt EV’s battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in just four minutes and 37 seconds, with a full charge providing a range of 250 kilometers. Independent testing has confirmed that Nyobolt’s batteries are durable and sustainable, capable of over 4,000 rapid charge cycles or 965,000 kilometers while maintaining over 80% battery capacity retention.
Nyobolt’s technology is based on years of research into creating ultra-fast charging without compromising battery life through advanced anode materials and low-impedance cells. The compact size of the battery pack makes energy-efficient electric vehicles more affordable and resource-friendly. With low-volume production already planned for within a year and potential ramping up to 1,000 packs by 2025, Nyobolt’s technology could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry.
In addition to automotive applications
