Clean Electric, a prominent Indian developer specializing in XFC battery technology for electric vehicles, has introduced its cutting-edge rapid recharging battery technology capable of fully charging electric vehicles in under 12 minutes. This groundbreaking innovation marks a significant advancement in EV charging times, dramatically reducing them from the current 60- to 120-minute range.
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Clean Electric Unveils 12-Minute Charge Electric Batteries Set to Boost EV Industry
Key Features of Clean Electric’s Revolutionary Battery Technology
The proprietary battery technology by Clean Electric leverages universal CCS 2 DC charging standards, ensuring compatibility across various EV models and form factors, setting a new industry standard. These fireproof batteries have undergone rigorous testing, demonstrating exceptional performance with only 11% degradation in the overall range after 3700 rapid charge cycles. Manufactured at their state-of-the-art facility in Pune, Clean Electric has the capacity to produce up to 1200 battery packs per month.
Industry-leading Innovations and Partnerships
The development of this groundbreaking technology by Clean Electric spans four years and is supported by four granted patents in both domestic and US markets. The innovative battery architecture incorporates several industry-first technologies, such as direct contact liquid cooling (DCLC), self-contained adaptive active liquid cooling (SCALC), and DCLC with Integrated cell-to-pack (CTP) battery architecture. These advancements ensure intrinsically safe batteries, mitigate thermal runaway risks and enable rapid charging with higher packaging efficiency to enhance EV range without compromising durability.
Clean Electric is actively collaborating with reputable EV OEMs across various segments, including e-cars, e-2W, e-3W, and e-LCV, to address critical challenges in the industry. These challenges include concerns about EVs catching fire, extended charging times, and limited driving ranges of current EV models.
Recent Achievements and Future Outlook
Clean Electric recently showcased a live demonstration in Pune, featuring a 2.2 kWh e-2W battery and a 12.5 kWh e-3W battery charging from 0-80% State of Charge (SOC) in just 10 minutes using BIS-approved Type 6, Bharat DC-001, and globally accepted CCS 2 DC Public Charger. This achievement solidifies Clean Electric’s position as the producer of the world’s fastest-charging electric vehicle.
Founded in 2020 by Akash Gupta, Abhinav Roy, and Ankit Joshi, Clean Electric specializes in advanced energy storage solutions for EVs and grid applications. The company emphasizes sustainable innovation to accelerate the transition to green electric mobility, with a vision to democratize rapid charging for EVs while ensuring long battery life and reducing environmental impact.
Speaking about this milestone, Ankit Joshi, Chief Product Officer at Clean Electric, highlighted the company’s commitment to setting a global standard in EV charging. He expressed their dedication to democratizing rapid charging technology for all EV users while promoting sustainability in the industry.
Looking ahead, Clean Electric plans to introduce Gen 3 batteries in the next fiscal year, aiming to provide affordable, high-energy density batteries to make rapid charging accessible to a wider audience. The company envisions playing a pivotal role in India’s shift towards renewable energy-powered electric vehicles and contributing to global technological advancements.
With a seed funding of $2.2 million led by Kalaari Capital in October 2022, Clean Electric has made significant strides in advancing energy storage solutions for e-2W, e-3W, e-4W, and grid storage. This investment has been instrumental in driving innovation and scaling up production capabilities to meet the growing demand for advanced battery technology.
