Fast charging of electric vehicle batteries involves managing significant power flows—often exceeding 350kW—while maintaining cell stability across varying states of charge and temperature conditions. Current systems face limitations in charging speed due to thermal constraints, with most commercial vehicles restricted to charging rates that require 20-30 minutes to reach 80% capacity from a depleted state.

The fundamental challenge lies in maximizing charge transfer rates while preventing degradation mechanisms that occur at high current densities and elevated temperatures.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including dynamic current control systems, temperature-optimized charging protocols, liquid-cooled charging infrastructure, and adaptive multi-phase charging strategies. These and other approaches aim to reduce charging times while preserving battery longevity and safety across real-world operating conditions.

1. Electric Vehicle Charging Network with Inter-Station Power Sharing Mechanism

SK SIGNET INC, 2025

Rapidly charging electric vehicles by sharing power between charging stations when one station is idle. The system allows multiple charging stations in a network to share power with each other to charge vehicles faster. When a vehicle requests charging, the system checks the occupancy of nearby stations. If a neighboring station is idle, power is shared with that station to provide additional charging capacity. This allows charging stations to pool their power resources to rapidly charge vehicles even if their individual capacity is less than the vehicle's maximum.

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2. Optimised Centralised Charging of Electric Vehicles Along Motorways

ekaterina dudkina, claudio scarpelli, valerio apicella - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2025

Nowadays, when battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) travel along motorways, their drivers decide where to recharge cars batteries with no or scarce information on the occupancy status of next charging stations. While this may still be acceptable in most countries, due limited number EVs long queues build-up coming years increased mobility, unless smart allocation strategies are designed and implemented. For instance, as we shall investigate manuscript, a centralised coordination individual has potential significantly reduce queuing time at In particular, paper explain how problem motorways can modelled an optimisation problem, propose some based dynamic solve it, implemented practice using charge manager that exchanges solves problems. Finally, compare realistic scenario current decentralised recharging one, show that, under simplifying assumptions, queueing times reduced by more than 50%. Such significant reduction allows one greatly improve vehicular flows general journey durations without requiring building new infrastructure. Reducing positive impact traffic congestion emis... Read More

3. Optimal Energy Management in PV-Powered Switched Reluctance Motor Based Electric Vehicles

srinivasa rao jalluri, naga swetha b, b harshini - Integrated Publishing Association, 2025

This paper incorporates a PV module, boost converter, bidirectional an Incremental Conductance (INC) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm and Proportional-Integral (PI) controller for optimal energy management in Electric vehicle operation. The analysis evaluates efficiency, dynamic response power under varying irradiance conditions. simulation results reveal that the module attains peak efficiency (99.35% 99.9%), ensuring effective conversion while SRM drive, supported by PI controller, maintains stable precise converter facilitates seamless battery charging discharging, enhancing utilization supporting regenerative braking. Battery performance shows voltage with adaptive current adjustments though State of Charge declines reduced output reflecting load compensation. research underscores systems consistency, optimum cost aptness sustainable EV utilizations, representing robust motor control attainment. study highlights potential motor-based PV-powered EVs effectual ecological transportation solutions.

4. Battery with Nitrile-Containing Solvent, Oxidizing Gas, and Metal Halide Cathode

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP, 2025

A battery design with a unique electrolyte composition to improve charging rates, energy efficiency, power density, cyclability, and cost compared to traditional batteries. The battery uses a nitrile-containing solvent, an oxidizing gas, and a metal halide as the active cathode material. The nitrile solvent stabilizes the electrolyte and prevents electrolyte decomposition. The oxidizing gas provides oxygen for cathode reactions. The metal halide functions as the cathode material. This electrolyte formulation enables fast charging, high efficiency, high power density, and good cyclability.

5. Battery Cell with Breathable Casing and Optimized Electrolyte Conductivity for Enhanced Gas Management

CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2025

Battery cell design with improved charging speed while balancing life by optimizing gas containment, electrolyte conductivity, and ventilation. The battery cell has a casing with a breathable component that discharges gas when pressure reaches a threshold. The cell also has an electrolyte with specific conductivity and remaining volume ratio to balance charging capability and gas containment. This allows fast charging without excessive gas generation while preventing premature capacity fade.

6. Lithium-Ion Battery Quick Charging Protocol via Internal Resistance Profile Analysis in Two-Electrode Cells

LG ENERGY SOLUTION LTD, 2025

Establishing a quick charging protocol for lithium-ion batteries without needing a three-electrode cell. The method involves determining the charging limit for each current rate by analyzing internal resistance profiles. The procedure is: (a) charge a two-electrode battery cell at multiple currents to get open circuit voltages vs. SOC, (b) charge at higher currents vs. SOC, (c) map charging limits based on lowest internal resistance vs. SOC. This method reflects resistance and heating of large capacity cells vs. current vs. SOC.

7. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Site

r yashoda - MGM Publishing House, 2025

Abstract: With the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide, demand for efficient and accessible charging infrastructure has become increasingly significant. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Sites (EVCSS) play a crucial role in supporting widespread deployment usability EVs. This introduction abstract provides concise overview key aspects considerations surrounding establishment EVCSS. The begins by highlighting exponential growth vehicle market consequent need reliable network. It explores various types stations, including slow charging, fast ultra-fast each catering to different requirements time constraints. Moreover, delves into importance strategically locating stations maximize convenience EV owners, such as near residential areas, commercial centers, major transportation hubs. Furthermore, addresses critical elements that contribute an effective EVCSS design. emphasizes significance scalability accommodate projected increase adoption, ensuring availability all users. integration renewable energy sources, solar panels or wind turbines, is also highlighted sustainabl... Read More

8. A Spatiotemporal analysis of photovoltaic electricity storage potential in electric vehicles

noemie jeannin, jeremy dumoulin, alejandro penabello - Aalborg University Press, 2025

Decarbonizing mobility and integrating more renewable sources in electricity production are necessary levers to meet the climate targets. Coupling electric vehicle (EV) charging with photovoltaic (PV) generation could help provide clean for EVs flexibility storage PV installations. The batteries of vehicles can then be discharged into grid support supply during periods high demand. This study uses a GIS-based methodology analyse needs European population estimates an electrified fleet. Charging scenarios applied distribute between home, work, point interest quantify demand both space by hectare time hour. load curves compared typical estimate amount that stored locally EVs. Considering two (comfort flexible charging) spatio-temporal was three cities varying solar irradiance patterns: Aalborg (Denmark), Bern (Switzerland), Palermo (Italy). Results show 10% building footprint covered cover from 53% (in Alborg) 61% Bern) need over year. together reduce CO2 emission related private cars 17 28% 2035 current fuel-based

9. Electrode Alloy with Solid-Liquid Phase Composition for Enhanced Energy Density and Charge Rate in Electrochemical Devices

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, 2025

Electrochemical devices with high energy density and fast charging capability by using alloys with both solid and liquid phases at normal temperatures. The alloy electrode can have mechanical softness to prevent dendrite growth while allowing high current density. The solid phase contains a first alkali metal like lithium and the liquid phase contains a different second alkali metal like sodium or potassium. This allows the alloy to have a solid phase for structure and a liquid phase for ion transfer.

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10. Wireless Power Transfer for Electric Vehicles: A Review

abdul basit taj, yasir khan, hamza ahmad raza - Sukkur IBA University, 2025

Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is an innovative and promising solution for charging Electric Vehicles (EVs) without physical connections. This review explores the advancements, challenges, methodologies associated with WPT technology, including its stationary dynamic capabilities. The paper examines key components such as inductive systems, compensation topologies, coil configurations, design considerations efficient power transfer. Emphasis placed on addressing challenges like misalignment tolerance, air gap efficiency, high-frequency operations. Emerging technologies, hybrid topologies infrastructures, are also discussed their potential to reduce battery size, improve environmental sustainability, increase EV adoption. Despite current limitations in cost ongoing research development aim optimize making them a viable alternative traditional plug-in methods.

11. Challenges and Issues Facing Ultrafast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries

amirreza aghili mehrizi, firoozeh yeganehdoust, anil kumar madikere raghunatha reddy - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2025

Ultrafast-charging (UFC) technology for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage devices has brought with it an increase in demand lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, although they pose advantages driving range charging time, LIBs face several challenges such as mechanical degradation, lithium dendrite formation, electrolyte decomposition, concerns about thermal runaway safety. This review evaluates the key advances LIB components (anodes, cathodes, electrolytes, separators, binders), alongside innovations protocols safety concerns. Material-level solutions nanostructuring, doping, composite architectures are investigated to improve ion diffusion, conductivity, electrode stability. Electrolyte modifications, separator enhancements, binder optimizations discussed terms of their roles reducing high-rate degradation. Furthermore, addressed; adjustments can reduce electrochemical stress on LIBs, decreasing capacity fade while providing rapid charging. highlights technological advancements that enabling ultrafast assisting us overcoming severe limitations, paving way development next... Read More

12. Expansion Force‐Based Adaptive Multistage Constant Current Fast Charging with Lithium Plating Detection for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

yudong shen, xueyuan wang, yuguang li - Wiley, 2025

Abstract The multistage constant current (MCC) charging protocol for lithiumion batteries is commonly used to balance lithium plating and time. Traditional methods depend on a predefined map without considering the feedback of subsequent selfregulation rate. To tackle this problem, an adaptive MCC method proposed, which based expansion force detect plating. By integrating experiments with simulations, results indicate that when occurs, experiences abnormal, accelerated increase. If rate reduced until ceases, decreases. Correspondingly, three thresholds, V1, V2, V3, in derivative (dF/dSOC), are identified. Utilizing these can be selfregulated. demonstrate speed increased by 50% causing irreversible proposed holds great promise integration into intelligent battery management systems, thereby enhancing performance fast charging.

13. Battery Charging System with Harmonic-Based Signal Shaping Circuit for Electric Vehicles

IONTRA INC, 2025

A charging system for batteries in electric vehicles that improves charging efficiency, reduces damage to the battery, and enables faster charging. The system shapes the charge signal sent to the battery based on harmonic analysis of the current flow. The shaping circuit alters the charge signal frequency and waveform to charge the battery with lower impedance and better efficiency. This reduces heat, improves longevity, and allows higher charge rates compared to conventional pulsed charging.

14. Lithium-Ion Battery Anode with Layered Porous Silicon and Metal Coatings Formed by Epitaxial Growth and Mechanical Thinning

POSI ENERGY—SILICON POWER LLC, 2025

Lithium-ion battery design with improved anode structures that prevent failure modes like volume expansion, dendrite growth, and shorting. The anode uses thin layers like porous silicon, semiconductor nucleation layers, and metal coatings. These layers enable lithium plating with uniform thickness and inhibit dendrite formation. The thin anodes also allow fast charging and high energy density. The thin anode structures are made by techniques like mechanical thinning, epitaxial growth, and layer release.

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15. Evolution of Fast Charging Systems and Their Impact on Electric Vehicle Adoption

hisham karamany, ashraf elhariry - Valley International, 2025

As the demand for sustainable transportation continues to rise, fast charging systems have become a cornerstone in widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). This paper examines technological evolution EV charging, from early Level 1 and 2 AC current generation high-power DC chargers. It explores how advancements speed, connector standardization, battery integration, supporting infrastructure collectively mitigated major barriers adoption, including range anxiety extended durations. The study also investigates impact on health user experience, shedding light engineering trade-offs system-level challenges. By synthesizing insights progress, behavior, scalability, this research emphasizes critical role accelerating transition mobility.

16. Carbon-Composite Silicon-Based Nanostructures for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

ONED MATERIAL INC, 2025

Nanostructured materials for improved lithium-ion battery anodes. The materials are carbon-comprising, silicon-based nanostructures like nanowires, nanoparticles, or nanostructures on a carbon substrate. These nanostructures have desirable properties like high capacity, fast charging, and cycling stability compared to bulk silicon. They can be added to battery slurries at low weight percentages to replace some graphite. The nanostructures can also have carbon coatings to further enhance performance. The nanostructures are suitable for high aspect ratio silicon nanowires with diameters below 500 nm and lengths below 50 microns.

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17. Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes with Patterned Channels and Conformal Coating for Enhanced Ion Transport and SEI Control

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, 2025

Lithium-ion battery electrodes that improve charging characteristics, especially at low temperatures, by suppressing lithium plating and capacity fade during fast charging. The electrodes have patterned channels through the thickness to promote internal ion transport. A conformal coating on the surface prevents natural SEI formation during initial charging. This artificial SEI has lower impedance than the natural SEI, reducing polarization and plating. It also allows fast charging without Li nucleation. The coated patterned electrodes enable high capacity retention at low temperatures and high charge rates, improving fast charging performance of lithium-ion batteries.

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18. DC Fast Charger Controller with Energy-Efficient Charge Cycle Selection Mechanism

RIVIAN IP HOLDINGS LLC, 2025

Direct current (DC) fast charger (DCFC) controller that optimizes battery charging efficiency by selecting the most energy-efficient charge cycle within a specified maximum charge time. When an increased efficiency charge mode is enabled, the controller determines the lowest energy required to charge the battery to the desired state of charge within the maximum time. It then uses that charge cycle to charge the battery rather than the normal high current charge. This reduces total energy consumption and waste during charging, especially for longer charge times.

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19. Controller for Power Converters Utilizing Ripple Current Generation for Battery Temperature Regulation

DENSO CORP, 2025

Controller for power converters in electric vehicles that can quickly raise the temperature of the battery pack for charging at cold temperatures. The controller generates a controlled ripple current flowing between the battery and capacitor through the inverter. The ripple frequency is determined based on estimated battery current characteristics. This optimizes the ripple current magnitude to enhance battery temperature rise capability. The controller uses the motor, inverter, and capacitor components of the power converter instead of adding external circuits.

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20. A Multi-Scheme Comparison Framework for Ultra-Fast Charging Stations with Active Load Management and Energy Storage Under Grid Capacity Constraints

qingyu yin, lili li, jian zhang - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2025

Grid capacity constraints present a prominent challenge in the construction of ultra-fast charging (UFC) stations. Active load management (ALM) and battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are currently two primary countermeasures to address this issue. ALM allows UFC stations install larger-capacity transformers by utilizing valley margins meet peak demand during grid periods, while BESSs rely more on batteries solve gap between transformer This paper proposes four-quadrant classification method defines four types schemes for constraints: (1) with minimal BESS (ALM-Smin), (2) maximal (ALM-Smax), (3) passive (PLM) (PLM-Smin), (4) PLM (PLM-Smax). A generalized comparison framework is established as follows: First, daily profiles simulated based preset vehicle predefined charger specifications. Next, capacity, operational calculated each scheme. Finally, comprehensive economic evaluation performed using levelized cost electricity (LCOE) internal rate return (IRR). case study typical public station Tianjin, China, validates effectiveness proposed framework. sensitivity analysis explored h... Read More

21. QR Based EV Bulk with Overcharge Protection and Prevention

22. New energy vehicle fast charging reservation algorithm based on Internet of Things coordination

23. Peer-to-Peer Battery Swapping System for Electric Vehicles with Onboard Sensors and Communication for Direct Battery Exchange

24. Battery Charging System with Dynamic Temperature Control Based on Output Value Comparison

25. Battery Pack Heating and Charging System with Integrated AC Power and Temperature-Controlled Heating Circuit

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