A joint research team from KAIST and LG Energy Solution has announced a major breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology. Their new research addresses the long-standing dendrite problem in lithium-metal batteries.

“This research has overcome the biggest barrier to the introduction of lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles,” said Professor Hee Tak Kim from KAIST in a press release.

 The researchers have developed a new lithium-metal battery technology capable of powering an electric vehicle for 800 km (497 miles) on a single charge and recharging in just 12 minutes.

This enhanced range would substantially reduce range anxiety for drivers and open up new possibilities for long-distance electric travel.

The breakthrough also enables a battery lifespan of over 300,000 km (186,411 miles) and effectively solves a critical safety and performance issue that has long hindered the advancement of next-generation EV batteries.

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