China-based CATL announced its five-year agreement with SERES to supply Qilin EV battery to power all the AITO models.
Qilin batteries offer a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72 percent and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg. It is capable of delivering a range of over 1,000 km. Qilin supports a hot start in 5 minutes and fast charging in 10 minutes. Qilin-powered models will increase driving range by 10 percent.
“Huawei, SERES and CATL are committed to creating innovative technologies and high-quality products, and we will continue to innovate and bring the most powerful technologies to AITO models, offering consumers a real smart driving experience,” Richard Yu, Executive Director, CEO of the Consumer BG and CEO of the Intelligent Automotive Solution BU of Huawei, said.
It takes only 65 days for CATL to unveil the mass-produced models with Qilin inside following the release of the battery.