Chinese power battery startup Greater Bay Technology has reportedly discovered the solution for range loss in cold weather with its newest breakthrough, Bloomberg reports.
Phoenix battery cell
Greater Bay Technology invented a battery tech called “Phoenix,” which consists of superconducting materials and thermal management. The innovative design enables the battery to heat from -4 degrees Fahrenheit to 77F in just five minutes. Apart from that, it can also generate 621 miles range (1000 kilometers) between charges.
Great Bay Technology co-founder and chairman Huang Xiangdong asserted that the Phoenix battery functions and charges normally just below 6 minutes, regardless of climate.
“We all know the range of EVs is greatly affected in cold regions, making it a terrible user experience. The Phoenix battery not only addresses the long charging time for EVs, but other pain points. It doesn’t matter if it’s a hot day or a cold day, the Phoenix battery’s range won’t be affected.”
Huang Xiangdong, Great Bay Technology Co-founder & Chairman
About the company
Greater Bay Technology is a business unit of state-owned automaker GAC. According to the report, the company’s valuation already topped $1 billion in just two years since its inception.
Remarkably, the company’s first-gen battery cell marked its early success, which can provide 500 kilometers (310 miles) range on average on a full charge in just 15 minutes. GAC Aion V LX Plus apparently uses the said battery.
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Chairman Xiangdong also announced that the company is currently discussing with other automakers interested in acquiring the Phoenix battery.
The innovative battery technology is expected to undergo mass production in 2024.
