CATL TIANXING II 8C Superfast Charging Battery Debuts – Logistics Enters Ultra-Fast Era

What keeps electric freight operators up at night? Slow charging, short battery life, winter range collapse, and mismatched charging infrastructure. CATL's new TIANXING II light-commercial superfast-charging battery aims to erase every single one of those pain points.

On July 10, CATL officially unveiled the TIANXING II Light-Commercial Superfast-Charging Edition power battery, positioning the logistics industry to leap into an era of "fuel-equivalent efficiency" with 8C peak charging capability. The announcement marks a decisive shift for electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs), where charging speed, durability, and cold-weather performance have long been critical barriers.

Charging as Fast as Refueling – 8C Peak Rate

The TIANXING II is the only logistics-sector battery to achieve an 8C peak charging rate. In real-world terms, it reaches 80% state of charge (SoC) in just 6 minutes and 48 seconds, and a full charge in 8 minutes and 56 seconds – bringing EV refuelling times practically on par with conventional diesel or petrol vehicles. For fleet operators, that translates to dramatically reduced downtime and more flexible route scheduling.

Built to Last – 10-Year, 1 Million km Warranty

Durability is often the silent killer for commercial EVs. CATL addresses this with an industry-leading 10-year / 1 million kilometre warranty for the TIANXING II. The cell internal resistance has been cut to just 50% of the industry average, significantly reducing heat generation during high-current fast charging. Meanwhile, atomic-scale interface reconstruction on the graphite particles minimises active lithium loss and slows cell degradation.

The result is a battery that not only outlasts the vehicle itself – ensuring "vehicle-battery co-life" – but also preserves higher residual value in the second-hand market. For fleet owners, that's a tangible boost to total cost of ownership (TCO).

Swap-Charge Integrated Stations – Closing the Last Mile

To complement the battery's ultra-fast charging capability, CATL simultaneously launched its passenger-commercial integrated swap-charge stations. These stations are designed to serve a wide range of logistics scenarios – including urban delivery, intercity transport, cold-chain, and last-mile distribution – with flexible ultra-fast charging and optional battery-swapping.

Each station will be equipped with customised ultra-fast chargers, with upgraded power output specifically tuned for light-commercial battery requirements. CATL has also adjusted the charging cable length and connector positioning to accommodate the charge-port layouts of micro-vans and light trucks, making it easier for drivers to plug in without repeated parking manoeuvres.

4,000 Stations by 2026 – Covering 190 Cities

The company has set an ambitious deployment target: 4,000 integrated swap-charge stations will be operational by the end of 2026, covering nearly 190 cities across China. This scale will drastically cut the time drivers spend searching for compatible charging points and waiting in queues – a key bottleneck in current logistics electrification.

For fleet managers, the combination of 8C ultra-fast charging and a dense station network means electric light commercial vehicles can finally compete head-to-head with diesel trucks on both range and turnaround time.

Looking ahead, as the TIANXING II Light-Commercial Superfast-Charging Edition scales up production and rolls out to more vehicle models, the vision of "all-region, all-weather" ultra-fast charging for electric LCVs is rapidly becoming a tangible reality. CATL's latest move not only reinforces its dominance in the commercial battery market but also sets a new benchmark for the entire logistics electrification ecosystem.

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Last Update:2026-07-10 10:06:01