StoreDot has unveiled a new concept for taking extreme fast charging (XFC) capability with a cell-to-pack (CTP) design that hopes to accelerate the integration of XFC into electric vehicles (EVs).
The fast-charging cells, called I-BEAM XFC, is set to enable charging of 100 miles in just 5 minutes. StoreDot’s 100in5 electrodes are assembled into the cells which are designed to be incorporated directly into the battery pack.
Dr Doron Myersdorf, CEO of StoreDot, said:
“We have reimagined the architecture of the battery pack to truly unlock the potential of XFC in real-world vehicles. By taking a holistic approach, we have developed a concept that improves packing efficiency and battery life cycle, while enabling EV owners to charge as fast as filling up with petrol.”
A structural cooling concept is embedded into the structure of each cell, providing enhanced thermal management. This aims to prevent localised hot spots and maintain uniform temperatures across the battery pack, enabling it to accept the ultra-high currents required for fast charging, with minimal system overhead.
While still a concept, StoreDot has managed to secure several patents around I-BEAM XFC’s design.
