New breakthrough EV battery goes 1 million miles, handles -22°F to 149°F

China’s Farasis Energy unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) battery with exceptional range, climate temperature tolerances, and charge cycle lifespan.

The new battery can operate normally between -22 °F (-30°C) and 149 °F (65°C) and can continue to operate at 70% state-of-health (SOH) even after thousands of charge cycles.

Farasis Energy showcased the new battery at this year’s ASEAN Automotive Supply Chain Conference held in Thailand between June 18 and 19.

The ASEAN Automotive Supply Chain Conference focuses on regional integration within the automotive industry. It highlights trends, innovations, and challenges while bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders.

The conference aims to facilitate discussions on supply chain optimization, technological advancements, and collaborative strategies to enhance competitiveness and sustainability in the ASEAN automotive sector.

Farasis’ revolutionary new EV battery

The new battery shows great promise for new energy passenger and commercial vehicles and new applications such as two- or three-wheelers, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), etc.

According to Farasis Energy’s Jack Peng (who showcased the new battery tech), it boasts high performance, top-notch safety standards, robust temperature adaptability, and exceptionally long cycle life advantages.

If claims about the battery are true, this could be a game-changer for the EV market in the future.

Peng explained that the battery was developed for the high temperatures in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and surrounding nations.

These batteries can function normally in temperatures ranging from -22 °F (-30°C) and 149 °F (65°C). In a 25°C environment, a single battery cell can undergo 2500 cycles with an SOH greater than 70%.

In a 45°C environment, a single battery cell can undergo 1500 cycles with a SOH greater than 70%. They are resistant to high-temperature environments, can discharge at high rates without any issues, and the temperature of a single battery cell only increases by about 41 °F (5°C).

What is more, the latest semi-solid-state battery technology can significantly improve material-level stability, leading to an incredibly long battery life. Tests carried out at Farasis Energy’s laboratory have shown that these batteries can endure over 5000 cycles with a state of health (SOH) of 70%.

More than 1 million mile range

This, Peng explained, resulted in a total driving distance of more than 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers). This technology has the potential for wide application in various vehicles like passenger cars, commercial vehicles, eVTOL, buses, coaches, and other fields, significantly enhancing battery durability, improving operational efficiency, and reducing user costs.

Farasis Energy has been a significant player in battery technology for 27 years. The company’s automotive business has succeeded in domestic and international markets.

Considered a global leader in new energy innovative technologies, Farasis Energy introduced the world’s first sodium-ion power battery for electric vehicle (EV) customers . It achieved end-customer delivery for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

In the electric two-wheeler market, Farasis Energy is the first power battery enterprise in China. It holds the largest market share in the global high-performance lithium battery market for electric motorcycles.

Additionally, Farasis Energy is the largest battery supplier for the luxury electric motorcycle company ZERO.