EnPower develops fast-charge lithium-ion batteries featuring multilayer electrodes that enhance ion transport, enabling charging times of 16-18 minutes without significant cell degradation. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional batteries, which typically suffer from reduced capacity after only a few charge cycles, thereby facilitating the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Funding
$1.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and other high-performance applications face a trade-off between energy density and power, leading to limitations in both range and charging speed. Repeated fast charging often causes significant cell degradation and reduced capacity over time, hindering the widespread adoption of electric mobility.
Solution
EnPower develops and manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries featuring patented multilayer electrode architectures that enhance ion transport, overcoming the energy-power trade-off. This technology enables fast charging (16-18 minutes) without compromising cell longevity, retaining over 80% capacity after 500 cycles, compared to conventional anodes. EnPower's approach is chemistry-agnostic, allowing for the improvement of various anode and cathode materials through strategic electrode design. The company's manufacturing process utilizes existing Li-ion equipment, ensuring scalability and streamlining customer development and qualification.
Target Audience
EnPower's primary customers are in markets that require a domestic supply of advanced cells, including electric vehicle manufacturers and other high-performance applications.
Features
- Patented multilayer electrode design for improved ion transport and reduced internal resistance
- Fast charging capabilities (16-18 minutes) without significant cell degradation
- High capacity retention (>80% after 500 cycles)
- Compatibility with various cathode and anode chemistries (NMC and LFP)
- Scalable manufacturing process using traditional Li-ion equipment
- Ability to deposit up to three layers of material simultaneously in a roll-to-roll fashion
- Capability to produce a range of cell form factors