EV batteries get a boost with next-gen packs that charge in under five minutes and last for 50 years

Geely has just announced new self-developed battery technology that it says can achieve 3,500 charging cycles, which is the equivalent of charging and driving for one million kilometers (621,372 miles) with minimal impact to battery performance. Dubbed Short Blade in reference to its slender and shorter packaging, the next generation of automotive packs are said to last for 50 years, based on a family driving 20,000 kilometers (around 12,500 miles) a year.This significantly improves the shelf life of today’s electric

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