On April 19th, it was reported that the long charging time of electric vehicles has always been a problem for users, but a British startup company called Gaussion may have found a solution. They have developed a technology called MagLiB, which uses a magnetic field to speed up the battery charging process, and it does not affect the battery life, and can even extend the battery’s usage cycle.
MagLiB works by applying a specially designed magnetic field to lithium-ion batteries during charging, greatly reducing charging time. This magnetic field is generated by a pad connected to a power source, similar to a wireless phone charger. The pad can be installed on the ground and is compatible with any existing electric vehicle or charging system.
Thomas Heenan, Founder and CEO of Gaussion, said that using MagLiB technology, electric vehicles can be charged with a range of 150-200 miles (approximately 240-320 kilometers) within less than 10 minutes. Furthermore, this technology does not damage the battery’s performance or affect its warranty. On the contrary, after testing, they found that using MagLiB for fast charging can actually improve the battery’s lifespan.
Heenan said, “We used MagLiB to charge batteries that originally took an hour to charge, and we were able to charge them from 10% to 80% in less than 10 minutes. We repeated this experiment 1000 times, and these batteries were only supposed to last for 300 cycles before becoming unusable. So in reality, we have greatly extended their lifespan. In fact, we have not yet reached our limit and can continue to make progress.”
Heenan also said that the strength of the magnetic field they generated was not high, similar to that of a household refrigerator magnet, and would not cause harm to humans or the environment.
Currently, this technology has entered the advanced stage of testing, and the first demonstration units are expected to be put into use in 2025. If this technology can be widely used in public charging networks, it will greatly change the lives of electric vehicle users and reduce congestion issues at charging stations.