The evolution of plug-in hybrids has been fleeting in recent years. This type of vehicle with a combustion engine and electrical system has gone from traveling just 40 kilometers with the use of electricity to far exceeding 100 kilometers. The size of the battery has a lot of influence, but also the advancement of its technology. Now we come to a point where CATL wants plug-in hybrids with electric ranges with its latest news. It would also be applicable to extended-range electric vehicles due to their capabilities.
From the technological solutions company of Chinese origin, they present the Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery which wants to revolutionize the plug-in hybrid segment. From the beginning there is talk of a autonomy of 400 kmwhich practically multiplies by four what the current ones offer. It also boasts 4C super-fast charging so that slow recharging is no longer an obstacle in this type of vehicle. Even implement a new system to improve performance at extreme temperatures.
On a technological level, the Freevoy battery is very advanced and stands out for the modification of the surface of the cathode material. Thanks to this and a new formulation of high voltage electrolyte, a 40% higher SOC control accuracy and the overall pure electrical utilization rate increases by 10%. This results in 400 km of autonomy and also boasts superior energy performance. In addition, with 4C ultra-fast charging it is capable of achieving 280 km of autonomy in 10 minutes load.
On the other hand, since it is a sodium ion battery, it has a greater low temperature resistance that worry so much about performance. It has a discharge capacity in environments of up to -40º C, while it could be charged at -30º C and maintain a perfect driving experience at -20º C. The interesting thing is that this CATL battery is already being used in some models that are They market in China. By 2025 it will reach other hybrids brands such as Geely, Chery or Voyah; so we could have it in Europe in less than a year.