Geely is seeking partners for 1000-kW fast charging stations in Germany

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The Chinese automaker Geely Auto is seeking local partners in Germany to establish ultra-fast charging stations with a charging capacity of up to 1000 kW. This initiative is based on Geely Smart Charging, an integrated system that combines AI-driven energy management, high-performance charging hardware, and proprietary battery technologies. Partnering with local firms aims to establish fast-charging technology in the German market and accelerate the development of charging infrastructure.

The core of the system is Xingrui PowerMind, an AI model developed by Geely Auto Group and StepFun. It coordinates electric vehicles, batteries, charging stations, the cloud, power grids, and energy storage systems, enabling dynamic control of the charging process. According to the details, Geely Smart Charging can also create a customized charging strategy for each vehicle and battery, adjusting peak power, cooling intensity, and charging time in real time.

According to the developers, the AI-based thermal management system predicts battery temperature up to 30 seconds in advance and dynamically adjusts the charging power. The system is designed to keep the average battery charging temperature below 55 °C and limit the peak temperature to under 65 °C. It is supported by a five-point liquid cooling system that directs heat from the charging station’s energy storage to the vehicle’s battery pack.

In addition, Geely Auto Group has developed a lithium-ion pulse regeneration technology. This technology uses micro-pulse currents to reactivate lithium ions that accumulate on the negative electrodes during repeated fast charging. By combining this with AI-driven charging management, Geely aims to extend the battery’s cycle life by 20 percent.

The fifth-generation Geely Smart Charging Station achieves a peak charging power of up to 2250 kW and features an AI-powered fast charging function. The Shendun Golden Battery supports a peak charging rate of 12C. Using it, Geely’s electric vehicles Lynk & Co 10 and Zeekr 001 reached 70% charge in 4 minutes and 30 seconds, as well as 97% charge in 8 minutes and 40 seconds during practical tests.

According to Geely, the newly introduced next-generation Ultra Short Blade Battery is designed for durability and safety while also improving charging speed. A laser welding technology developed by the Chinese company for cell tabs and covers reduces heat generation during charging by 10 percent. The battery achieves a peak charging rate of 6C, enabling high charging performance even in more affordable vehicle models.

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