Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) introduced its Shenxing Pro battery at the IAA Mobility show in Munich on September 7, aiming to strengthen its presence in Europe’s electric vehicle market. This new battery is the first to feature CATL’s NP 3.0 (No Propagation 3.0) technology, which is based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and represents seven years of development in thermal runaway safety.
NP 3.0 can sustain power for more than an hour after a thermal event and suppresses visible flames and smoke, helping drivers maneuver away from hazard zones and reducing the risk of secondary accidents.
The Shenxing Pro lineup includes two variants: a Super Long Life & Long Range version and a Super-Fast Charging version. The long life variant delivers a WLTP range of up to 758 kilometers, offers a lifespan of 12 years or 1 million kilometers, and shows only 9 percent capacity loss after 200,000 kilometers—meeting the durability requirements of European leasing markets.
The superfast charging version can add 478 kilometers of WLTP range in just 10 minutes, equating to 0.8 kilometers per second, positioning it as a leading superfast charging LFP solution in Europe. Even from a 20 percent state of charge, it can accelerate a vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds at 830 kW. In subzero conditions (–20°C), this battery still achieves a 410-kilometer range after a 20-minute charge. It carries a warranty of up to 10 years or 240,000 kilometers.
Tan Libin, CATL’s Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Business, said the company intends to combine its technology with Europe’s automotive expertise to evolve from “in Europe, for Europe” to “of Europe,” developing an enhanced EV ecosystem that spans material sourcing, battery production, remanufacturing and recycling to support the region’s energy transition.
Source: CNEV Post
