In a bold move to revolutionize the electric car market, Chinese brand Zeekr has unveiled new batteries that claim to have the fastest charge in the world. The company aims to address the long-standing concerns of consumers regarding battery driving range and charging convenience. With Zeekr’s new batteries, a remarkable feat is achieved as they can go from a mere 10% charge to an impressive 80% charge in just 10.5 minutes when using the automaker’s ultra-fast charging stations.
In comparison to rival electric car giant Tesla, Zeekr’s new batteries outperform the supercharger technology offered by Elon Musk’s company. While Tesla claims its vehicles can charge up to 200 miles in 15 minutes, Zeekr’s new batteries can recharge significantly faster. The Model 3, for example, can only recharge 175 miles in the same duration, accounting for only 48% of the car’s total range.
Another player in the electric car industry, Chinese automaker Nio, has introduced an innovative alternative to fast charging with its three-minute battery swap service. This subscription service allows for the automatic swapping of batteries in designated car models, providing a fully charged battery within minutes at specific swap stations.
Zeekr has revealed that its upcoming 2025 007 sedan will be the first model to feature the new ultra-fast charging batteries. The company has already installed over 500 ultra-fast charging stations in China, with plans to double that number by the end of the year. Looking ahead to 2026, Zeekr envisions operating more than 10,000 ultra-fast charging stations, cementing its position as a key player in the electric car market.
Despite facing a slight dip in deliveries in July, Zeekr, a Geely-owned electric car company, achieved record-breaking numbers in June. With the highest number of deliveries in the first half of the year among U.S.-listed Chinese electric car companies, Zeekr’s growth trajectory is on an upward trend. The introduction of its new fast-charging batteries is set to further propel the company into the limelight and solidify its position in the competitive electric car industry.