University of Waterloo develops advanced fast charging EV battery

New technology enables EV batteries to charge to 80% in 15 minutes, enhancing affordability and battery lifespan

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have made a significant breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, enabling EV batteries to charge from zero to 80% power in just 15 minutes. This charging speed is a considerable improvement over the current industry standard, which takes nearly an hour at fast-charging stations. The batteries developed using this new design are capable of enduring up to 800 charge cycles, surpassing the durability of existing EV batteries.