Nyobolt unveiled its breakthrough battery technology in an electric sports car concept by Julian Thomson, the famous Lotus Elise designer.
The UK fast-charging battery startup claims to have developed an advanced power battery tech that enables 100% state of charge in just six minutes.
The battery tech breakthrough
Julian Thomson-designed electric car concept features a 35kWh battery pack with an estimated driving range of 250km (155 miles).
According to Top Gears’ report, which Nyobolt pinned on its official newsroom, engineers tested the technology’s charging and discharging cycles more than 2,000 times. Despite that, it showed no substantial losses.
In addition, Nyobolt claims that its battery technology can be recharged at a rate that is more than twice as fast as that of even the fastest-charging EVs now on the market. However, it did not provide any specific figures.
Furthermore, the battery tech can also support larger packs, Motor1.com reports citing Nyobolt’s statement. It also indicated the company’s remark that the said charging speeds “will be possible once 1 MW chargers become available.”
Unfortunately, Nyobolt refused to disclose the machine’s weight. However, it hinted that it weighs “closer to one tonne than two,” scaling at under 3,307 pounds (1,500 kg).
“Previously, enabling a lightweight fast-charging vehicle was not possible without compromising its lifetime and so people have been relying on costly and large battery packs in the vehicle. With our unique technology we have achieved a six-minute charge car, and developed smaller battery packs that can deliver more power and charge in less time.”
Nyobolt CEO Sai Shivareddy
About the EV concept
Julian Thomson took inspiration from lightweight sports cars while ensuring that the new concept is “wider, longer, and lower” than the classic Lotus Elise.
British design and engineering firm Callum helped Nyobolt and Thomson with the concept development.
The EV features a retractable roof panel, while cameras are discretely incorporated into its body. Meanwhile, the Type 2 charging port sits is located at the B-pillar.
“The aim was to evolve the design and bring it up to date while keeping that iconic sports car character that was so well received in the Elise…
Nyobolt’s technology allows this car to tick all the boxes that made the original Elise such a desirable drivers’ car with a cult following, but it’s electric. These two things don’t usually come hand-in-hand due to weight and battery packaging constraints.”
Aleck Jones, creative lead at Callum
See Also:
- New BMW Gen6 battery technology promises 620 miles of range
- Tesla developed a battery technology with 100-year life
- CATL explores EV battery technology without lithium, other companies outpaced it
- Toyota announces plans for new battery tech and EV innovation
- AESC to launch its new power battery factory in South Carolina to supply BMW
Nyobolt’s advanced battery technology is encouraging news for the EV industry, considering the current issue with range anxiety. Undoubtedly, enabling fast charging speed will bring EV ownership to a whole new level, urging more buyers to join the shift.
