CATL Unveils Tectrans II: 8C Superfast-Charging Battery for Light Commercial EVs

CATL unveiled the Tectrans II Superfast Charging Edition on July 6, 2026, a battery purpose-built for light commercial vehicles offering 8C peak charging — 20% to 80% state of charge in 6 minutes 48 seconds, full charge in 8 minutes 56 seconds. CATL says the cell's internal resistance is only half the industry average, and low-temperature charging at -20°C adds just 2.5 minutes versus room temperature. The pack carries a 10-year/1 million km warranty. The launch is part of CATL's broader fast-charging and battery-swap infrastructure push, targeting 4,000 charging/swap locations across roughly 190 Chinese cities by year-end.