NINGDE, China, Aug. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On August 27, CATL and ZEEKR collectively introduced ZEEKR because the first automobile model to be powered by mass-produced Qilin batteries. ZEEKR 009 would be the world’s first automobile with Qilin inside, and ZEEKR 001 would be the world’s first mannequin geared up with Qilin batteries of 1,000 km vary. The two corporations have reached five-year strategic partnership, and based mostly on deep cooperation, agreed to strengthen interplay of provide and demand in order to promote the technological development of the brand new vitality business.
The Qilin batteries are based mostly on CATL’s third-generation CTP know-how. With a record-breaking volume utilization effectivity of 72% and an vitality density of up to 255 Wh/kg, it achieves the best system integration stage worldwide to date, succesful of delivering a variety of over 1,000 km. Moreover, by adopting the trail-blazing large-surface cell cooling know-how, Qilin helps a sizzling begin in 5 minutes and quick charging in 10 minutes. With the identical chemical system and the identical pack dimension, it might ship 13% extra power than the 4680 battery, undertaking an all-round enchancment in vary, fast-charging, security, service life, effectivity and low-temperature efficiency.
Bearing in thoughts the market demand and person expertise, Qilin batteries can be ready to deliver into full play its vitality effectivity with the assist of the open and main Sustainable Experience Architecture (SAE), offering good pure electrical driving resolution. Models with Qilin inside will free clients from anxiousness about vary, charging and security of EV batteries, enabling them to get pleasure from snug driving expertise.
“ZEEKR 009 with Qilin inside will be delivered to our customers in Q1 2023, and ZEEKR 001 Qilin edition will be rolled out in Q2 2023. Supported by the world-leading SEA and the cutting-edge Qilin batteries, we will be able to offer absolute driving pleasure to our customers,” mentioned An Conghui, CEO of ZEEKR.
“Upholding the principle of delivering solutions with joint efforts, we are dedicated to enabling automakers to build global high-end car brands with leading EV battery technologies and solutions, thus promoting global e-mobility transition,” mentioned Dr. Robin Zeng, founder and Chairman of CATL.
It takes solely 65 days for CATL to unveil the mass-produced models with Qilin inside following the discharge of the battery, which epitomizes CATL’s dedication to the demand for long-range, ultra-fast charging and high-safety battery merchandise by the market and clients. It is one other milestone within the growth of clever electrical autos, which can speed up the transition to electrical autos.
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