Researchers at Pennsylvania ##sla University are developing a method of charging lithium - ion batteries that could take electric current ( EVs ) to 80 % in 10 minutes without damaging the battery . They have used a thin nickel foil to maintain the battery at a 60C temperature , allowing it to charge faster with no charge . A Tesla Supercharger takes 40 minutes to charge a Model S to 80 % . researchers said the researchers ' results were promising but more work was needed .
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University are developing a method of charging lithium-ion batteries that could take electric vehicles (EVs) to 80% in 10 minutes without damaging the battery. They have used a thin nickel foil to maintain the battery at a 60C temperature, allowing it to charge faster with no degradation. A Tesla Supercharger takes 40 minutes to charge a Model S to 80%. Experts said the researchers' results were promising but more work was needed.