The company Forge Battery has begun to deliver prototypes of a new type of lithium-ion battery type 21700, which impresses with a specific energy of 300 Wh/kg. This is reported by Electrek.
The company is already producing its Gen. 1.1 Supercell for customers and partners, marking the entry into the mass production market of the new batteries. Interestingly, the 21700 battery has a higher energy density.
Its capacity, compared to the standard 18650 battery, is also significantly larger, providing a longer range for electric vehicles. The design of the battery allows for more efficient cooling and packaging.
All this leads to an increase in the performance and durability of the new battery. Thanks to the Atomic Armor nanocoating developed by Forge Nano, the Gen 1.1 Supercell cells achieve an energy density of 300 Wh/kg.
This allows electric vehicles to travel greater distances on a single charge without increasing the weight of the battery. Forge Battery plans to deliver thousands of such cells in 2024.
The company received orders for 24 GWh per year after announcing its new gigafactory in North Carolina. But real, mass production is planned to begin in 2026.
A Forge Battery representative explained that Forge Nano applies Atomic Armor to the battery packs, and then manufactures cells with these enhanced materials, allowing them to charge in a record 10 minutes.