Chinese Automaker Claims World's First Mass-Produced Ultra Fast Charging Solid State Battery for Its Upcoming Sedan

TLDRChinese automaker IM Motors claims that its upcoming sedan, the L6, will feature the world's first mass-produced ultra fast charging solid state battery, with a range of 620 miles. The battery utilizes a nanoscale solid electrolyte coating and high-energy density composite silicon carbon materials.

Key insights

🔋IM Motors claims the L6 sedan will have the world's first mass-produced ultra fast charging solid state battery.

🚗The L6 sedan will have a range of 620 miles, or 403 miles according to EPA estimates.

⚡️The battery features a nanoscale solid electrolyte coating and high-energy density composite silicon carbon materials.

🌐It is unclear how fast the battery can charge, but IM Motors will release more technical details on April 8th.

🔋IM Motors developed the battery in-house, rather than with a major battery supplier.

Q&A

How far can the L6 sedan travel on a single charge?

The L6 sedan has a range of 620 miles, or 403 miles according to EPA estimates.

What makes the battery in the L6 sedan special?

The battery in the L6 sedan features a nanoscale solid electrolyte coating and high-energy density composite silicon carbon materials.

How fast can the battery in the L6 sedan charge?

It is currently unclear how fast the battery can charge, but IM Motors will release more technical details on April 8th.

Did IM Motors collaborate with a major battery supplier for the development of the battery?

No, IM Motors developed the battery in-house.

When will the L6 sedan be released?

The release date for the L6 sedan has not been announced.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Chinese automaker IM Motors claims to have developed the world's first mass-produced ultra fast charging solid state battery for its upcoming sedan, the L6.

00:25The battery in the L6 sedan is said to have a range of 620 miles, or 403 miles according to EPA estimates.

00:35The battery utilizes a nanoscale solid electrolyte coating and high-energy density composite silicon carbon materials.

01:13It is unclear how fast the battery can charge, but IM Motors will release more technical details on April 8th.

01:10IM Motors developed the battery in-house, rather than with a major battery supplier.