CATL's 500 Wh/kg Condensed Battery Successfully Tested on 4-Ton Electric Aircraft
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Shenzhen Jianheng Technology Co., Ltd.
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Summary
CATL's condensed matter battery, achieving 500 Wh/kg energy density, has successfully completed its maiden flight on a 4-ton commercial aircraft. Announced at CATL's 2026 'Super Tech Day' by chief scientist Gao Huan, this marks the world's first application of a high-energy-density condensed battery on a multi-ton electric aircraft, representing a critical breakthrough for electric aviation, eVTOL, and the low-altitude economy.
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The battery achieves an energy density of 500 Wh/kg, a critical threshold for practical electric aviation.
This marks the world's first successful application of a high-energy-density condensed battery on a multi-ton electric aircraft.
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