UK start-up Nyobolt achieves lightning-fast EV charging

In its first live demonstration, an electric car battery designed by UK start-up Nyobolt has successfully charged from 10% to 80% in four minutes and 37 seconds.

Revolutionary Charge Time

UK start-up Nyobolt has made headlines by demonstrating an electric car battery that charges from 10% to 80% in just four minutes and 37 seconds.

This groundbreaking achievement was showcased with a specially-built concept sports car on a test track in Bedford, marking a significant milestone in the quest to reduce electric vehicle (EV) charging times.

Industry Comparison

For context, Tesla’s superchargers typically take 15-20 minutes to charge a battery to 80%. The rapid charging capability demonstrated by Nyobolt is a leap forward, potentially alleviating the “range anxiety” that many EV users experience.

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According to Paul Shearing, Professor of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Oxford University, faster charging is crucial to making EVs more appealing. However, he emphasizes that improving the overall charging infrastructure is equally important.

Live Demonstration and Challenges

The live demonstration, conducted over two days, saw the Nyobolt-fitted sports car achieve a range of 120 miles after just four minutes of charging. In comparison, a Tesla charged to 80% would typically provide a range of up to 200 miles.

The event, attended by industry professionals, did encounter several challenges, including the UK’s heatwave, a cooling system failure in the concept car, and issues with a standard on-site charger not produced by Nyobolt.

These factors hindered the replication of laboratory results, where the battery had charged from 0% to 100% in six minutes.

Expert Insights

Professor Shearing noted the importance of fast-charging infrastructure: “Developing technology that enables people to charge more quickly, which chimes with the time it currently takes to refuel a car – is really important.

People are going to want fast-charging infrastructure, independent of what car they’re using – everyone wants to do this more quickly.”

Company Milestone

Dr. Sai Shivareddy, co-founder of Nyobolt, expressed satisfaction with the results despite the challenges faced during the demonstration.

He described the event as “a big milestone for electrification,” underscoring the significance of this achievement in the EV industry. Despite the demonstration hurdles, Dr. Shivareddy remains optimistic about the future of fast-charging technology and its potential to revolutionize EV adoption.

This successful live demonstration by Nyobolt marks a pivotal step towards faster and more efficient EV charging, bringing us closer to a future where electric vehicles can be charged in the same time it takes to refuel a traditional gasoline car.