Polestarhas successfully charged its upcomingEVmodel in just 10 minutes.
The Swedish car maker achieved the feat using a silicon-dominant battery built byIsraeli startup StoreDot.
It managed to charge the EV from 10% to 80% under the 10-minute time cap.
This means more efficient batteries that last longer and can charge faster.
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StoreDots batteries can be added to existing EV bodies.
They can be charged using regular DC chargers.
EV makers are on the search for better batteries to meet customer demand for longer range and faster charging.
The race is on for the winning chemistry.
Toyota, for one, isdeveloping solid-state battery technology that could provide a whopping1,500km of range by 2027.
Dutch startup Lionvolt is also working onsolid-state batteriesthat are twice as dense as a lithium-ion equivalent.
StoreDot plans to deliver its first batteries to customers this year.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
