Gasgoo Munich- Geely Auto Group unveiled its next-generation AI-based energy replenishment technology, Geely Smart Charging, on September 23.
Key Takeaways
·Geely said the technology is powered by Xingrui PowerMind, an energy-focused foundation model jointly developed with StepFun. It delivers a claimed peak output of 2.2 MW from a single charging connector and introduces three functions branded AI Fast Charging, AI Smart Charging and AI Automatic Charging.
·Until January 1, 2028, first owners of vehicles equipped with the technology are eligible for RMB 2,000 in charging credits over two consecutive years. The battery warranty for eligible new and existing vehicles will be extended from eight years or 150,000 kilometers to eight years or 200,000 kilometers.
·Geely plans to have more than 22,000 EV charging stations and 100,000 charging connectors in operation by the end of 2027, including over 15,000 Smart Charging stations. The company aims to extend the network to every county in China.
Image source: Geely
Technology and battery protection
According to Geely, the system can predict changes in a battery's internal temperature 30 seconds in advance and dynamically adjust charging power. The company claims that this keeps the battery's peak temperature below 65°C and its average temperature within 55°C. Geely also said its five-point liquid-cooling system and lithium-ion pulse-repair technology can extend battery cycle life by more than 20%.
Data and Evidence
In tests conducted by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center, a Lynk & Co 10 equipped with a 12C Aegis Golden Brick Battery reached a maximum temperature of 64°C while charging from 10% to 97%. At normal temperature, the process took an average of 8 minutes and 40 seconds, while charging from 10% to 70% averaged 4 minutes and 30 seconds. The source did not disclose further details about the test protocol or number of test runs.
