MUNICH: CATL has unveiled Shenxing Pro, billed as the world's first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that can achieve sustained high voltage supply, maintained power, no fire, and no smoke after thermal runaway.
In a statement, CATL said Shenxing Pro is designed to meet Europe's e-mobility needs.
"Shenxing Pro sets new benchmarks in safety, lifespan, range, and superfast-charging, positioning it as the optimal solution for the Europe's rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market," said the company.
Shenxing Pro offers two variants.
The Super Long Life and Long Range variant is said to be the world's first LFP battery to deliver a 758km (WLTP range) and a record-breaking 12-year/1 million km lifespan.
With 9% degradation after the first 200,000km, it is tailored to support Europe's leasing markets.
The Super-Fast Charging variant can charge to 478km (WLTP range) in just 10 minutes — equivalent to 0.8km per second — establishing it as the leading superfast-charging LFP battery in Europe.
Delivering 830kW with 0-100kph in just 2.5 seconds even at 20% state of charge (SOC), it achieves thrilling performance and enduring reliability across varied conditions.
It maintains exceptional performance in extreme cold, achieving 410km of range in 20 minutes at –20°C.
Backed by up to a 10-year/240,000km warranty, it is said to redefine the standards of superfast-charging resilience.
Both variants leverage CATL's proprietary NP 3.0 technology, the pinnacle of CATL's seven-year evolution of No Propagation (NP) safety innovations.
Recognised as the world's best-in-class safety performance, NP 3.0 enables sustained high-voltage supply for over an hour post-thermal runaway, maintains the vehicle's speed, allowing drivers to calmly navigate their vehicles away from danger zones and ensures no flames and no smoke.
As L3 and L4 autonomous driving shifts more accident responsibility to vehicle systems, Shenxing Pro ensures uninterrupted power and system continuity in emergencies, meeting elevated safety and risk response demands.
Shenxing Pro incorporates CATL's innovative Wave cells, which feature a raised shoulder design and space-sharing technology.
This is the world's first battery that allows cooling systems and fixation to be applied from any direction, as opposed to only having limited choice before.
It achieves omnidirectional vibration suppression, boosting battery pack stiffness by 25% and doubling durability.
Shenxing Pro breaks traditional Cell-to-Body (CTB) limitations through its cell design, achieving a remarkable 76% pack volume efficiency.
"Shenxing Pro seamlessly fuses world-class safety standards with mobility needs, delivering a safer, more efficient, and carefree experience for every journey," said CATL International Business Unit chief technology officer Dr Lingbo Zhu.
