StoreDot has unveiled its idea for taking extreme fast charging (XFC) capability from the cell to the vehicle level with its new I-BEAM XFC concept, a cell-to-pack (CTP) design that will accelerate the integration of XFC into EVs.
At the core of I-BEAM XFC is StoreDot’s 100in5 cell technology, which enables charging 100 miles (160km) of range in five minutes. 100in5 electrodes are assembled into the I-BEAM XFC cells, which are designed to be incorporated directly into the battery pack.
Standard cell-to-pack architectures aim to improve range and energy density, but StoreDot is also focusing on extreme fast charging with its I-BEAM XFC concept. It leapfrogs the complexity and cost challenges of embedding XFC capability at the vehicle level, allowing EVs to be charged even more rapidly.
The I-BEAM XFC’s Structural Cooling concept is embedded into the structure of each cell for thermal management, aiming to prevent localized hot spots and maintain uniform temperatures across the battery pack.
Patents have already been secured for the I-BEAM XFC’s architecture.
Dr Doron Myersdorf, CEO of StoreDot, said, “With I-BEAM XFC, we have reimagined the architecture of the battery pack to truly unlock the potential of XFC in real-world vehicles. By taking a holistic approach, we have developed a concept that improves packing efficiency and battery lifecycle while enabling EV owners to charge as fast as filling up with petrol.”
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