New CATL lithium-air battery offers 1,900 km range

Chinese manufacturer CATL has unveiled a new high-energy-density battery technology promising unprecedented range for electric vehicles.

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has unveiled a new lithium-air battery technology that promises an energy density of 1,200 Wh/kg, according to reports by shattered.io and Interesting Engineering. The reports indicate that this new technology enables a driving range of approximately 1,900 kilometers (1,200 miles) on a single charge, representing a fivefold improvement in energy density compared to batteries currently on the market. Further details regarding the commercial launch timeline or production costs have not yet been released.