Several startups are actively developing innovative fast charging solutions, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery sectors, with diverse approaches to drastically reduce charging times and improve efficiency.
Notable Startups and Their Innovations
- InvertedPower (Australia): Specializes in integrated DC fast chargers that enable ultra-fast flash charging by leveraging the vehicle’s traction drive electronics. Their bidirectional chargers also help newer Gen3 800V EVs be compatible with existing 400V infrastructure, overcoming a key voltage barrier. This technology reduces infrastructure cost and supports smart grid integration, earning them recognition such as being a finalist for the Busworld 2019 Innovation Label Award. They have filed 20 patent applications globally.
- StoreDot (USA): Develops fast charging batteries for mobile devices and EVs using nanotechnology combined with proprietary organic synthesis. Their “flash batteries” have very low internal resistance and high energy density, enabling full charges in as little as five minutes for both phones and electric vehicles.
- GBatteries (Canada): Offers AI-based adaptive pulse charging algorithms for lithium-ion batteries. This method charges batteries rapidly without heating them, maintaining cycle life by operating during low impedance periods and using off-the-shelf hardware with proprietary pulse engineering.
- SprintCharge® by InvertedPower: A smart charging station with integrated battery storage that allows high-power charging sprints and bidirectional flow. It can aggregate into virtual power plants and interact with smart grids using stored energy or energy from connected EVs.
- Other startups making notable advances include L-Charge, AMPLY Power, Urban Electric Networks, FreeWire Technologies, Jedlix, and IoTecha, which focus on various smart, fast, and sustainable EV charging solutions.
Additional Innovations
- Some startups combine ultra-fast EV charging stations with electricity generation from hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG), enabling rapid charging speeds, such as going from 0 to 80% charge in very short times.
- Companies like Blink Charging offer fast and reliable DC fast chargers tailored for homes and businesses that emphasize user convenience and speed.
Thus, the fast charging domain is seeing vigorous startup activity with sophisticated hardware and software solutions, ranging from battery chemistry innovations to smart grid-integrated charging stations, all aiming to reduce EV charging times and improve energy efficiency.
Summary of Key Startups
| Startup | Innovation | Notable Feature |
|---|---|---|
| InvertedPower | Integrated DC fast chargers leveraging vehicle electronics | Ultra-fast flash charging, bidirectional, cost-reducing |
| StoreDot | Nanotech-based flash batteries | 5-minute full charge for EVs & phones |
| GBatteries | AI adaptive pulse charging algorithms | Rapid charging without battery heating |
| SprintCharge® | Smart charging station with integrated battery storage | High-power sprints, virtual power plant aggregation |
These startups collectively represent the forefront of fast-charging technology development as of 2025.
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