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Polestar partners with StoreDot, equipping the Polestar 5 with ultra-fast charging technology that allows it to refuel 160 km in just 5 minutes.
Last week, Polestar hosted a landmark event, revealing important updates to its range of electric vehicles. Among the announcements was the start of collaboration with StoreDot, an innovative Israeli start-up specializing in battery technology, known for its significant advances in ultra-fast charging. Scheduled to be shown next year, the Polestar 5 will incorporate these new batteries, marking a significant step in the evolution of the automaker's electric vehicles.
Polestar 5 promises to charge up to 80% in just 10 minutes
On the market for some time, the StoreDot began receiving investments from Polestar last year, and the company's greatest strength is the promise of results of its ultra-fast charging: the technology promises to deliver 160 km of autonomy to the electric car in just 5 minutes of recharging.
According to data printed on one of the prototype batteries, the recharge time from 10% to 80% is also quick: in just 10 minutes. The appeal of StoreDot batteries, used in the new Polestar 5, is in the construction, which it still uses liquid electrolyte battery technology, however, with one difference: silicon-based electrodes.
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More specifically in battery anodes, instead of current lithium-ion batteries that use graphite-based electrodes, for example. While the Polestar 5 is expected to use batteries with nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry, StoreDot says its silicon-based anode design could be used in lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP), however. This is the type of battery that will appear in other models, such as Ford, Toyota and GM. This is due to the long useful life and ease of access.
When will ultra-fast charging technology reach the public?
It is important to note that conventional batteries have a lower energy density and are less resistant to extreme temperatures in comparison with NMC batteries, for example. In this context, the Israeli start-up maintains that its innovative anode design can improve the limitations of LFP batteries. So it makes sense that Polestar is developing a prototype electric car to test the battery's effectiveness in real-world conditions. This step allows the company to identify and correct any flaws before moving into full-scale production.
For now, it is not yet possible to determine exactly when this fast charging technology will be available to the public. However, the prospect of a recharge time for the Polestar 5 comparable to the refueling time of a gasoline car represents a significant advance in the convenience of electric vehicles.
Companies speak out about the new technology about to arrive on the electric car markets
According to Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath, StoreDot is making great strides in developing its extremely fast charging technology and Polestar is a proud investor and partner in its evolution.
StoreDot's pioneering ultra-fast charging batteries, combined with Polestar 5's next-generation electric powertrain, could completely change the ownership experience for electric car owners with the ability to recharge in minutes.
StoreDot CEO Doron Myersdorf says next year he will show how a large-scale battery module developed by Polestar with this incredible technology can be charged. Anxiety will soon be a thing of the past.
With production planned to begin as early as 2025, the Polestar 5 is an evolution of the Concept Polestar Precept. This model will feature all-wheel drive and should produce 652 kW, equivalent to 886 horsepower and 900 Nm, using an 800V architecture. O Polestar 5 will be the brand's first to use a new platform, which will be followed by the Polestar 6, scheduled for launch in 2026.
