In the realm of electric vehicle (EV) battery charging innovations, Forge Battery, a subsidiary of materials science company Forge Nano, has started shipping its “Gen. 1.1 Supercell” prototype to buyers and potential partners.

According to Forge Battery, this new 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion battery cell delivers a confirmed specific energy of 300 Wh/kg and the ability to fast charge in just 10 minutes without compromising battery life.

Moreover, the Gen. 1.1 Supercell utilizes Forge Nano’s proprietary “Atomic Armor” technology, an ultrathin nanocoating that prevents unwanted chemical reactions at the surface of battery materials. This innovation allows for higher energy density and improved performance in EV applications.

The Gen. 1.1 Supercell is designed for various EV applications including electric trucks, off-highway vehicles, motorcycles, and aerospace and Department of Defense applications. Forge Battery expects the A-Sample cells to meet or exceed industry-standard lifetimes.

Key features of the new battery cell include:

Barbara Hughes, VP of Energy Storage at Forge Nano, expressed the capabilities of the Gen. 1.1 Supercell stating, “With higher silicon content in the anode and the ability to cycle at higher voltages, the Forge Battery Supercell is set to outcompete state-of-the-art Tier 1 suppliers globally.”

Furthermore, the company plans to deliver thousands of cells throughout 2024 to its current buyers, who have confirmed off-take agreements amounting to multiple gigawatt-hours per year. Since announcing plans to build a gigafactory in Morrisville, North Carolina in November 2023, Forge Battery has received letters of intent totaling 24 GWh/year. In addition, the company plans to begin commercial production at its North Carolina gigafactory in 2026.

Notably, 90% of the cell contents will be sourced from U.S. entities with 100% of cathode and anode materials currently supplied by U.S. companies. This goal to domestic sourcing is expected to qualify Forge Battery for U.S. subsidies.

As the EV market sees higher demand for high-performance batteries, Forge Battery’s Gen. 1.1 Supercell with its strong energy density, fast charging capabilities, and focus on domestic production will positioned the company to make a substantial impact on the future of electric mobility.

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