CATL unveils 8C battery that charges commercial EVs in under 7 minutes

When the world's largest EV battery maker launches a new technology, the industry pays attention. CATL, whose batteries power electric vehicles from global automakers including Tesla, BMW, Toyota and several leading Chinese brands, has unveiled an 8C ultra-fast charging battery for light commercial EVs. Designed to charge from 20% to 80% in under seven minutes and reach a full charge in less than nine, the new battery could dramatically reduce downtime for delivery fleets and bring electric vans