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Geely ‘Short Blade’ EV battery can last up to 1 million km, bulletproof!

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Geely Auto Group has unveiled a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery promising durability of up to one million kilometers, faster charging rates, and most importantly, greater safety for use.

According to Geely, this Short Blade battery has been tested for up to 3,500 charging cycles, equivalent to charging and driving for one million kilometers with minimal impact on driving range.

 

 

Based on an average annual driving distance of around 20,000 km, this Short Blade battery is capable of lasting up to 50 years, thereby extending the battery’s lifespan, enhancing the resale value of EVs, and reducing carbon emissions by over 80,000 tonnes per year.

Furthermore, Geely’s new battery is said to be capable of faster charging and operating more stably at low ambient temperatures – issues that have plagued current electric vehicles.

 

 

Test data indicates that the average charging time from 10-80 percent State of Charge (SoC) for this Short Blade battery is around 17 minutes and 4 seconds, compared to 26 minutes for a similar capacity blade battery.

In extreme cold temperatures, the Short Blade battery has a high discharge rate and offers a longer driving range compared to the long blade battery.

Moreover, in ambient temperatures below negative 30℃, the Short Blade battery can maintain a capacity retention rate of 90.54 percent, compared to the average value of 78.96 percent for the long blade battery.

 

 

Importantly, this new Geely battery pack offers more robust features, thanks to the use of high-strength materials and better heat resistance.

The Short Blade battery utilizes upgraded diaphragm and electrode structures, as well as Self-Fusing technology that can prevent the occurrence of short circuits commonly encountered in accident situations.

To prove the safety level of this latest battery, Geely conducted eight 5 mm needle puncture tests simultaneously, followed by leaving it for an hour without any negative effects.

Additionally, it also underwent a test of 5.8×42 mm rifle bullet shots where no incidents of thermal runaway occurred in the structure.

 

 

Most significantly, Geely also conducted six sets of more extreme tests than industry standards, including immersion in seawater, extremely cold environments, high-frequency package bottom abrasion, 26-ton load rollover, side impact, and fire tests.

According to CarNewsChina, this Short Blade battery will debut in the Geely Galaxy E5 electric SUV model, scheduled to launch in early August.

Two battery pack capacities are offered, namely 49.52 kWh with a range of up to 440 km, and a 60.22 kWh battery pack with a driving range of up to 530 km (according to CLTC data).

 

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