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John McCann

New EV battery promises incredible six-minute charges — as electric cars edge closer to gas pump refueling speeds

A hand holding an electric car charger next to a graphic of a new EV battery by CATL.
  • A new fast-charging EV battery has been announced
  • It charges from 10%-98% in as little as 6 minutes, 27 seconds
  • It offers high-speed charging in temperatures as low as -30°C (-22°F)
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