Groundbreaking Fast Charging Advances with Polestar and StoreDot

Polestar in collaboration with StoreDot, the Israel-based battery specialists, has taken a significant leap in electric vehicle fast charging technologies Their latest effort involves the clearly anticipated Polestar 5 prototype, which has achieved impressive charging speeds using StoreDot's innovative eXtreme Fast Charging (XFC) cells, managing to go from 10% to 80% charge in just 10 minutes for a 77 kWh battery Aspiring to push these boundaries even further, Polestar plans to upscale the battery to 100 kWh, which is designed to match the needs of larger EVs like the Polestar 5. This larger battery is anticipated to add up to 200 miles of range in an equal duration, positioning it well ahead of today's quickest-charging electric vehicles The XFC technology utilizes silicon-dominant lithium-ion battery chemistry, which showcases not only exceptional charging rates but also holds the potential for reduced production costs and weight Advanced thermal management has been a focal point for Polestar to ensure that pack temperatures stay controlled without auxiliary cooling during such rapid charging processes. StoreDot's ambitious trajectory includes further milestones, targeting 100 miles of charge in 5 minutes for current year production-ready cells, and progressively reaching 100 miles in 3 minutes by 2028 The demonstrated technology paves the way for mainstream adoption by mitigating common consumer concerns such as charging anxiety Moreover, the Polestar 5 itself stands as a showcase of futuristic design with smart features like its 'Smart Zone' grille.

The vehicle, which emerged in a preproduction guise at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, promises to deliver 884 horsepower with Polestar's 800V architecture Market launch for the Polestar 5 is anticipated for 2024.