Quantumscape, a company that has been developing solid-state batteries since 2010, has shared new data demonstrating progress in this direction. Quantumscape's solid-state batteries have survived 400 consecutive 15-minute fast-charge cycles, retaining more than 80% of their original capacity after that. During a 15-minute cycle, the battery charge increases from 10% to 80%.

According to Quantumscape, its battery technology is the first to achieve this. It is said that they will reduce the charging time of electric vehicles to a matter of minutes, which will contribute to the further adoption of electric vehicles.

Current consumer electric vehicles typically take 25 to 30 minutes on a DC fast charger to recharge from 10% to 80% without harming cell life. Comparatively longer charging times remain the subject of criticism from those who prefer combustion engine vehicles that can stop, fill up and be on the road in as little as 5-6 minutes.

QuantumScape's developments have been funded by major automakers, including the Volkswagen Group.

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