Battery giant CATL showcases three innovations: 1500km (930 miles) range battery, 520km in 5 minutes ultra-fast charging, and 2025 mass-production sodium-ion battery

In 2024 CATL had EV batteries that had a range of 1,000 km (620 miles) and could charge to 600 km in ten minutes. Now that has jumped to 1,500 km total range & 520 km charging in 5 minutes.

This requires the driver to charge using CATL’s own 4C superchargers. Domestic, or most commercial charging won’t happen as quickly. Still, this shows the direction of travel – EVs with long ranges that quickly charge. 4C superchargers don’t seem to be available outside of China yet, but like everything else hi-tech, I’m sure it won’t be long before China will be able to sell it to other countries.

China will soon likely further exploit its global dominance in 21st century energy and transport. They are the ones setting global standards on EV safety, and are [moving to ban ‘unsafe’ battery technologies.](https://evcurvefuturist.com/2025/04/ev-battery-shift-chinas-new-safety-standard/) Conveniently for them, those of their rivals.