CATL Develops Slim Battery Design for High-Performance EVs

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chinese battery manufacturer CATL is developing a new, thinner battery cell component design for high-performance electric vehicles.

This design modification aims to reduce battery thickness, enabling manufacturers to design electric sports cars with a lower body position without sacrificing cabin space.

As reported by Carnewschina on Wednesday local time, CATL’s latest innovation was revealed through a hardware patent that introduces a specific thinning area beneath the battery terminal cover.

The design is claimed to help prevent micro-short circuits within the battery caused by vibrations encountered while the vehicle is in use on the road.

It is well known that battery pack thickness has long been a challenge for designers of low-profile electric vehicles.

Through this new design, the vertical dimensions of the battery can be reduced, allowing for the use of a lower chassis without reducing interior space.

In addition to increasing vehicle design flexibility, CATL noted that this approach also serves as a mechanical safety feature.

This technology complements various battery safety developments previously undertaken by CATL to reduce the risk of thermal failure or thermal runaway at the battery pack level.