Researchers discover a surprising way to jump-start battery performance

Giving lithium-ion batteries their first charge at high currents before they leave the factory is 30 times faster and increases their lifespans by 50%. (Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)

Aug 29 2024

Charging lithium-ion batteries at high currents just before they leave the factory is 30x faster and increases battery lifespans by 50%, according to a study at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center.