Electric cars have long suffered from a poor reputation when it comes to safety. The image of batteries catching fire during accidents has left a lasting impression. CATL has just put an end to this debate with a spectacular demonstration that far exceeds automotive industry standards. The Chinese battery giant, which notably supplies Tesla and BMW, is revolutionizing the design of electric vehicles with its Bedrock chassis.
Security beyond imagination
Current crash test standards in China require impact tests at 56 km/h, the equivalent of falling from a four-story building. CATL has taken the experiment more than twice as far. The Bedrock chassis underwent a frontal impact test at 120 km/h, simulating a fall from 56 meters height. The energy absorbed during the collision is 4.6 times higher than usual standards.
The result? No explosion, no fire. The chassis safety system instantly disconnects the high voltage circuit in 0.01 seconds. The residual energy is completely dissipated in just 0.2 seconds, setting a new industry record. These performances greatly surpass those of traditional thermal vehicles.
A revolution in automotive design
The key to this innovation lies in the direct integration of the battery cells into the chassis. This approach absorbs 85% of the impact energy, compared to only 60% for a traditional chassis. CATL thus redefines the very architecture of electric vehicles, creating a standard that could become the world reference.
This technological advancement paves the way for a new generation of modular and customizable electric vehicles. The manufacturer AVATR will be the first to integrate this revolutionary technology. Other manufacturers should quickly follow, aware of the major competitive advantage that this innovation represents in terms of safety.
Acceleration of the electric transition
The potential market is colossal, but beyond the financial aspect, this innovation could significantly accelerate the transition to electric mobility by definitively reassuring consumers about the safety of these vehicles.
Ni Jun, production director at CATL, emphasizes the company’s commitment: “ Safety is part of our DNA “. This philosophy translates into an uncompromising approach to technological development. The company continues its “endless quest” to create ever safer batteries and vehicles.
This innovation marks a decisive turning point in the history of the automobile. For the first time, a manufacturer has proven that an electric car can outperform thermal vehicles in terms of safety.
- CATL revolutionizes the safety of electric vehicles with a chassis resistant to impacts at 120 km/h
- The technology allows energy absorption 4.6 times greater than current standards
- The estimated potential market is immense and should revolutionize the electric automobile market
