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NINGDE, China, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

On August 27, CATL and ZEEKR jointly announced ZEEKR as the first car brand to

be powered by mass-produced Qilin batteries. ZEEKR 009 will be the world's

first car with Qilin inside, and ZEEKR 001 will be the world's first model

equipped with Qilin batteries of 1,000 km range. The two companies have reached

five-year strategic partnership, and based on deep cooperation, agreed to

strengthen interaction of supply and demand so as to promote the technological

advancement of the new energy industry.

The Qilin batteries are based on CATL's third-generation CTP technology. With a

record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of

up to 255 Wh/kg, it achieves the highest system integration level worldwide so

far, capable of delivering a range of over 1,000 km. Moreover, by adopting the

trail-blazing large-surface cell cooling technology, Qilin supports a hot start

in 5 minutes and fast charging in 10 minutes. With the same chemical system and

the same pack size, it can deliver 13% more power than the 4680 battery,

accomplishing an all-round improvement in range, fast-charging, safety, service

life, efficiency and low-temperature performance.

Bearing in mind the market demand and user experience, Qilin batteries will be

able to bring into full play its energy efficiency with the support of the open

and leading Sustainable Experience Architecture (SAE), providing perfect pure

electric driving solution. Models with Qilin inside will free customers from

anxiety about range, charging and safety of EV batteries, enabling them to

enjoy comfortable driving experience.

"ZEEKR 009 with Qilin inside will be delivered to our customers in Q1 2023,

and ZEEKR 001 Qilin edition will be rolled out in Q2 2023. Supported by the

world-leading SEA and the cutting-edge Qilin batteries, we will be able to

offer absolute driving pleasure to our customers," said An Conghui, CEO of

ZEEKR.

"Upholding the principle of delivering solutions with joint efforts, we are

dedicated to enabling automakers to build global high-end car brands with

leading EV battery technologies and solutions, thus promoting global e-mobility

transition," said Dr. Robin Zeng, founder and Chairman of CATL.

It takes only 65 days for CATL to unveil the mass-produced models with Qilin

inside following the release of the battery, which epitomizes CATL's commitment

to the demand for long-range, ultra-fast charging and high-safety battery

products by the market and customers. It is another milestone in the

development of intelligent electric vehicles, which will accelerate the

transition to electric vehicles.

Source: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.

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