Arbor Battery Innovations Achieves Breakthrough in Fast Charging Technology

A recent peer-reviewed study published in Joule, a sustainable energy research journal, verifies that Arbor Battery Innovations’ proprietary 3D electrode platform enables fast charging in high-energy lithium-ion cells within ten minutes.

The US-based company claims its innovative platform maintains charging capabilities even at low temperatures while ensuring safety, cycle life, and compatibility with current manufacturing processes.

Developed alongside the University of Michigan, the technology serves as a scalable and chemistry-agnostic enhancement for modern lithium-ion batteries. Arbor emphasizes that its platform can seamlessly integrate into established formats and production lines, which negates the need for new materials, designs, or factory retooling.

“This is fast charging without compromise,” stated Arbor CEO Andrew Davis. “We’re not asking battery makers to change chemistries or reconfigure production. Arbor fits into the battery factories of today — and delivers the performance tomorrow demands.”

The study highlighted key findings, confirming a remarkable 10-minute charge (6C) at temperatures as low as -10°C, without any evidence of lithium plating even during fast-charging conditions. This performance was demonstrated in commercially relevant pouch cells, utilizing rapidly scalable and drop-in compatible processes with existing lithium-ion manufacturing.

Arbor’s technology addresses common challenges in high-rate cells by improving charge uniformity and reducing lithium plating. The company asserts that its platform is suitable for all scales of production, ranging from research and development to gigafactories, and can be applied to diverse use cases, including electric vehicles and defense applications.

As the demand for faster, safer, and more efficient batteries rises across various sectors, including automotive and aerospace, Arbor believes its platform effectively meets these needs while preserving manufacturers’ investments in their existing infrastructure.

“Battery makers have invested billions in their production ecosystems,” Davis added. “We built a solution that honors those investments.”

The full study is available here.