# CATL LFP battery technology developments

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> Updated: 2026-09-17T11:45:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

CATL has introduced new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technologies targeting both electric vehicles and stationary energy storage.

In late August, the company unveiled the Shenxing 3, a third-generation LFP battery designed for ultra-fast charging. According to Chief Scientist Wu Kai, the company is shifting its LFP strategy from increasing energy density toward maximizing charging and discharging speeds. The Shenxing 3 is capable of a full charge in 6 minutes and 27 seconds.

By mid-September, CATL expanded its LFP offerings by commercializing large 587 Ah cells specifically for stationary energy storage systems. These prismatic cells, priced at approximately 435 yuan per kWh, offer high capacity per unit, allowing for significant energy density in storage applications compared to smaller cylindrical or unified cell formats.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: CATL launches large 587 Ah LFP cells for energy storage

CATL has launched new 587 Ah LFP prismatic cells for stationary energy storage, offering significantly higher capacity per unit than standard automotive battery cells.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catl-launches-large-587-ah-lfp-cells-for-energy-storage

### 2026-08-29: CATL unveils Shenxing 3 ultra-fast charging LFP battery

CATL has introduced the Shenxing 3, a third-generation LFP battery capable of a full charge in under 7 minutes, focusing on extreme charging speeds.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catl-unveils-shenxing-3-ultra-fast-charging-lfp-battery

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