Zeekr: China EV firm claims world's fastest-charging battery

Zeekr says its new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers.

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The firm claims its upgraded batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in 10 and a half minutes using its ultra-fast charging stations.

In comparison, Elon Musk’s Tesla says a 15 minute charge allows its Model 3 to cover 175 miles (282km), a little under half the car’s full range.

Zeekr's 2025 007 sedan, which will be available from next week, will be its first vehicle to have the new battery.

The battery performs well even in cold weather charging from 10% to 80% of its capacity in less than half an hour at temperatures as low as -10C, the company also said.

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