Two industry giants in the electric mobility sector have collaborated under a joint venture to develop and deploy cutting-edge battery technology, empowering EV drivers to travel greater distances with increased speed. SAIC-GM and CATL unveiled a revolutionary LFP battery cell featuring a 6C multiplier, allowing for rapid recharging that can reach up to 200km in just five minutes, establishing itself as the fastest-charging battery cell in China.
SAIC General Motors Corporation Limited, a 50-50 joint venture established in Shanghai in 1997. As part of this strategy, SAIC collaborated with GM to maintain a significant share of the Chinese automotive market and subsequently expanded their partnership into a tripartite alliance that incorporated Guangxi Auto (formerly known as Wuling Group) to develop and manufacture industrial and passenger vehicles for the Chinese market under the Wuling and Baojun brands.
While China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has held the top spot in global battery production for a remarkable seven consecutive years. Here is the rewritten text:
In early March, we revealed that General Motors was engaged in discussions with Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) to secure a licensing agreement for cost-effective lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, as well as collaborate on the development of a new manufacturing facility in North America.
As part of their ongoing innovation efforts, GM’s joint venture with SAIC and CATL has made significant strides in battery technology, introducing a cutting-edge 6C LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) battery solution.
SAIC-GM and Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) jointly announced the shipment of their ultra-fast charging battery technology, designed to rapidly recharge electric vehicles and alleviate range anxiety.
Two partners in a three-way partnership revealed details about their newly developed fast-charging lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell, which was covered by multiple Chinese media outlets, including.
The company’s latest battery innovation features lithium-iron-phosphate technology at a lower cost point, enabling 6C ultra-fast charging for the first time in the industry.
Due to this innovation, SAIC-GM and CATL claim that their cutting-edge battery cell is capable of achieving a remarkable 200 km (124 miles) of driving range after just 5 minutes of DC quick charging. Within a trade’s charging classification, the “C” specifically denotes the battery cell’s assigned charging multiplier referring back to it. Attaining 6C charging with GM and CATL’s new lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery suggests that it can be fully recharged in just one-sixth of an hour, or within a mere 10 minutes, assuming a compatible direct current fast charger (DCFC) capable of delivering the necessary output.
Until now, Chinese automakers have primarily been able to supply a 5.5C battery, as demonstrated by ZEEKR’s 2025 007 sedan, touted by its manufacturers as the “fastest charging mass-produced vehicle.” At the time of its release, ZEEKR claimed that its novel LFP technology enabled its 007 model to recharge from 10-80% state-of-charge in just 10.5 minutes.
With the introduction of its advanced 6C cell technology in collaboration with leading battery manufacturer CATL, SAIC-GM is poised to revolutionize electric vehicle charging capabilities. By 2025, GM’s Ultium battery technology is expected to support the operation of novel LFP cells within its proprietary 900V system, featuring innovative design enhancements such as an advanced CTP structural design and improved cooling capabilities.
