72 Seconds to Recharge an EV battery up to 80% - Claims a Swiss Technology Startup 'Morand'

The Swiss technology company ‘Morand eTechnology’ has invented a new battery technology that claims the ability to recharge the EV (Electric Vehicle) battery up to 80% in just 72 seconds. The company also says that the batteries will be able to last into the tens of thousands of recharge cycles before they begin to degrade.

This energy storage technology is a unique hybrid system that combines the characteristics of an ultracapacitor with that of a chemical battery to create a durable and ultra-fast energy pack with the ability to fully recharge a city car in 72 seconds.

Morand eTechnology Battery

The startup uses innovative hybrid ultracapacitors (HUC) cells from Sech SA as part of an exclusive partnership. These cells are combined with advanced controllers to safely achieve exceptionally high-performance levels.

Morand's ultra-fast battery promises 72-second vehicle charging. Credit: Morand

Independent testing by Geo Technology has conclusively demonstrated the ability of Morand eTechnology to recharge a 7.2kWh test unit in 120 s (98% charging) at up to 900A / 360 kW. While typical chemical batteries may have an expected lifetime of 3,000-5,000 charge and discharge cycles, the cells in eTechnology can easily complete more than 50,000 cycles without obvious degradation in its capabilities. Morand also states that the longest-running test unit now approaches 70,000 cycles.

Unlike conventional lithium-ion battery packs, eTechnology has significantly less reliance on materials like lithium and cobalt. While some lithium is used, it is primarily comprised of aluminum, graphene, and carbon. Morand eTechnology has also created a solution to protect EV packs against fire. The solution found prevents any propagation of fire outside the vehicle permanently