Gasgoo Munich-Dongfeng Motor and battery maker Sunwoda launched production of their jointly developed 120Ah ultra-fast charging cell in Yichang, Hubei, on May 25. The milestone marks a critical breakthrough in the partners' joint R&D and manufacturing efforts, promising to accelerate Dongfeng’s shift toward new energy vehicles and upgrade the battery sector across Central China.
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The 120Ah cell rolling off the line now was jointly defined, developed, and manufactured by Dongfeng and Sunwoda. It combines nearly three decades of Sunwoda’s lithium-ion expertise with Dongfeng’s deep understanding of full-scenario vehicle applications. Together, they cracked tough industry bottlenecks, including thermal runaway control during high-rate charging and mitigating degradation over long cycle life.
Boasting 4C ultra-fast charging capabilities, the cell can replenish power from 10% to 80% in just 15 minutes. Designed to last more than 1 million kilometers, it is produced on lines with over 90% automation and monitored by an AI-driven quality management system. This setup addresses the core demands of new energy vehicles: rapid charging, high safety, and long-term durability.
The cell has already secured project designations from Dongfeng’s eπ, Yijing, and Forthing brands, while the company is actively advancing cooperation with joint venture partners including Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën, Dongfeng Nissan, and Dongfeng Honda.
