CATL Tianxing II Superfast Charging Commercial Vehicle Battery Launched with 8C Charging

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) has introduced the Tianxing II superfast charging edition battery for light commercial logistics vehicles. The CATL Tianxing II Superfast Charging Commercial Vehicle Battery is engineered to deliver an 8C peak superfast charging capability, enabling operators to minimize vehicle downtime while improving fleet utilization. The latest battery technology is designed to support demanding commercial transportation requirements with rapid charging performance and long-term durability.

Battery delivers rapid charging performance for logistics vehicles

According to CATL, the battery can recharge from 0% to 80% state of charge (SOC) in just 6 minutes and 48 seconds, while a full charge from 0% to 100% requires only 8 minutes and 56 seconds. The company stated that the battery cells feature internal resistance equal to only 50% of the industry average. Active lithium loss has also been reduced through atomic-level interface reshaping of graphite particles, helping improve charging efficiency and battery longevity.

Long service life and improved cold-weather charging

The battery is supported by a warranty of up to 10 years or 1 million km, providing extended operational confidence for commercial fleet operators. CATL also noted that charging performance remains highly effective in low-temperature conditions. At -20°C, the charging process requires only about 2 minutes and 30 seconds longer than under normal operating temperatures, reducing weather-related charging delays for logistics applications.

Integrated charging and battery swapping infrastructure

Alongside the battery launch, CATL unveiled an integrated supercharging and battery swapping station compatible with both passenger and commercial vehicles. The new infrastructure is intended to support urban logistics, intercity transport, cold-chain logistics, and last-mile delivery operations. The stations will use customized superfast chargers that can be upgraded to satisfy the charging requirements of light commercial vehicles, while charging cable lengths have been optimized for vehicles including microvans and light-duty trucks.

CATL deployment plan in China

CATL plans to expand its charging ecosystem across China by deploying approximately 4,000 integrated supercharging and battery swapping stations across nearly 190 cities by 2026. The large-scale rollout is intended to strengthen charging accessibility for commercial fleets while supporting broader electric vehicle adoption in multiple logistics segments throughout the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CATL Tianxing II superfast charging commercial vehicle battery?
The CATL Tianxing II superfast charging commercial vehicle battery is a newly launched battery solution developed for light commercial logistics vehicles. It supports an 8C peak superfast charging rate, allowing charging from 0% to 80% SOC in 6 minutes and 48 seconds and reaching a full charge in 8 minutes and 56 seconds. The battery also offers a warranty of up to 10 years or 1 million km while maintaining strong charging performance even in low-temperature operating conditions.

What charging infrastructure accompanies the Tianxing II battery launch?
CATL introduced integrated supercharging and battery swapping stations that support both passenger and commercial vehicles. These facilities are designed for urban logistics, intercity transportation, cold-chain logistics, and last-mile delivery services. The stations feature customized superfast chargers that can be upgraded for light commercial vehicles, optimized charging cable lengths for microvans and light-duty trucks, and form part of CATL's plan to establish about 4,000 stations across nearly 190 cities in China by 2026.