• What is ultra-fast charging battery technology?

Ultra-fast charging battery technology enables charge rates significantly beyond those of conventional lithium-ion systems, achieving 10–80% state of charge (SoC) in    under 5 minutes. Nyobolt’s approach combines proprietary low-resistance anode materials, optimized electrode architecture, and advanced thermal management to support high C-rate charging without accelerating degradation. This allows for repeatable, high-power cycling while maintaining long cycle life, safety, and system efficiency.

 

• How fast can Nyobolt batteries charge?

Nyobolt offers two fast charging solutions:
Nyobolt Ultra charges in 6–10 minutes,
Nyobolt Xtreme delivers full performance in as little as 1–5 minutes.

In real-world testing, our EV prototype charged from 10% to 80% in just 4 minutes 37 seconds using a 350 kW DC charger, delivering up to 120 miles of range from only 4 minutes of charging. This sets a new benchmark for fast, reliable, and repeatable high-power charging.

 

• What makes Nyobolt batteries different from traditional lithium-ion?

Nyobolt’s vertically integrated power stack is designed for ultra-fast charging characteristics with long cycle life. To deliver sub-5 minute charging, Nyobolt’s products feature proprietary carbon and metal oxide anode materials, innovative low impedance cell design, integrated power electronics and software controls. Unlike traditional batteries that degrade with fast charging, Nyobolt’s technology can handle over 10,000 cycles without degradation, equivalent to over 600,000 kilometers in automotive applications.

 

• Are Nyobolt batteries safe for ultra-fast charging?

Yes, Nyobolt batteries are designed with safety as a priority. The technology is safer and more efficient than alternatives, reducing operational risk and downtime. We use fundamental battery design considerations combined with an industry-leading BMS that accurately monitors battery performance to reduce operational risk. Our new anode design has a different anode structure and is therefore able to do fast charging without any issues that occur with lithium plating.

 

• What is the cycle life of Nyobolt batteries?

Nyobolt’s battery technology can handle more than 10,000 cycles without degradation. Independent testing by a leading global OEM confirms that Nyobolt’s batteries can achieve over 4,000 fast charge cycles, or 600,000 miles, maintaining over 80% battery capacity retention.

 

• What power levels can Nyobolt batteries achieve?

Nyobolt Ultra provides high voltage power with maximum run time, while Nyobolt Xtreme delivers high current power with maximum cycle life. The technology has been tested with 350 kW DC fast chargers and can handle 500 A constant current charging.

 

• How energy dense are Nyobolt batteries?

The Nyobolt EV prototype features a 35 kWh battery pack that packs 10x the power density of traditional EV battery packs. The result is a lightweight sports car (just 1,250 kg) providing up to 250km of range that recharges in less than 5 minutes. This demonstrates the high energy density achievable with Nyobolt’s technology while optimising for weight, cost and uptime.

 

• Do Nyobolt batteries work in extreme temperatures?

Yes, Nyobolt batteries can charge in less than 5 minutes in ambient, refrigerated and freezer warehouse environments, demonstrating their ability to operate effectively across a wide temperature range.

• What industries use Nyobolt fast-charging batteries?

Nyobolt’s fast-charging technology is being adopted in industries where uptime is critical to maintaining 24/7 operations and opportunity charging is key to increasing productivity. High-power customer applications include autonomous warehouse robotics, heavy duty trucking, commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, power tools, and AI data center power infrastructure.

 

• How do Nyobolt batteries improve warehouse automation?

Nyobolt’s fast-charge system solutions reduce charge time for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in ambient, refrigerated, and freezer warehouses from minutes to seconds, meaning a significant increase in robot uptime and fewer robots needed in the fleet. Our technology enables AMRs to complete a number of pick-and-place operations with rapid recharge cycles, supporting 24/7 warehouse operations.

 

• Can Nyobolt batteries work in electric vehicles?

Yes, Nyobolt demonstrated a sub-5 minute charge in its EV in 2024, and is in a number of commercial discussions with major automakers about adopting its technology in their EV line-up.

 

• What are the benefits for material handling equipment?

Ultra-fast charging combined with longer battery lifespan means improved productivity and reduced system costs, with ultra-fast charging times providing a threefold increase in uptime. This reduces fleet size requirements and maximizes operational efficiency in logistics operations.

 

• What is Nyobolt’s Dynamic Response System for AI data centers?

Nyobolt’s Dynamic Response System (DRS) is a high-power fast-response energy storage system designed for the OCP Open Rack V3 Power Infrastructure. The DRU delivers both peak shaving and battery backup capabilities in a single 1OU unit, specifically engineered to handle the extreme power demands of AI data centers. With its breakthrough 2-in-1 technology, the DRU can respond to power transients in less than 1ms at ~10A/us slew rate while providing 90 seconds of backup power.

 

• How does the DRS handle GPU power transients in AI workloads?

The DRS is specifically designed to manage GPU power transients that are extremely variable and can surge 10X during AI training workloads. Unlike traditional UPS systems or generators that suffer mechanical wear from cyclic AI peak loads, Nyobolt’s DRS can handle over 25,000 cycles without degradation. The system smooths transient loads while maintaining rack-level power conditioning, preventing damage or power loss during compute-intensive operations.

 

• What ROI can warehouses expect from AMR upgrades?

Warehouses implementing Nyobolt’s fast-charging batteries in AMR fleets can expect ultra-fast charging capabilities (5-10 minutes) that provide a threefold increase in robot uptime, allowing warehouses to reduce their fleet size by up to 30-40% while maintaining the same operational capacity. This translates to significant cost savings on robot acquisition, maintenance, and charging infrastructure.

 

• How do fast-charging batteries reduce total warehouse automation costs?

Traditional LFP batteries require 30-60 minutes of charging downtime, forcing warehouses to purchase larger robot fleets or invest in extensive charging infrastructure. Nyobolt’s 5-minute charging eliminates this bottleneck, reducing the total cost of ownership through fewer robots needed, reduced charging station requirements, and minimized operational disruptions. Case studies show warehouses achieving 20-30% reduction in automation CAPEX while improving throughput.

 

• How do Nyobolt batteries support grid-forming applications?

Nyobolt batteries excel in grid-forming applications due to their ability to provide rapid response (<1ms) and high cycle life (25,000+ cycles) essential for maintaining grid stability. Grid-forming batteries must regulate voltage and frequency independently during grid outages, creating stable microgrids. Nyobolt’s technology combines rapid charge/discharge with long cycle life, making it suitable for hybrid ESS systems that replace separate supercapacitor and long-duration storage configurations.

• When was Nyobolt founded and by whom?

Nyobolt was co-founded in 2019 by Professor Dame Clare Grey DBE, FRS and CEO Dr Sai Shivareddy. The company grew out of years of research into fast-charge material science and battery engineering by world-renowned chemists and engineers at the University of Cambridge.

 

• How much funding has Nyobolt raised?

Nyobolt has raised a total of $100 million equivalent in funding across Series A and B rounds led by IQ Capital, H.C. Starck, and Latitude, including Scania Invest. The company has also secured more than $150 million in contract value.

 

• Where are Nyobolt’s facilities located?

Nyobolt is headquartered in Cambridge, UK with R&D facilities in Boston, USA. A global team of approximately 120 employees is spread across the UK, Europe, U.S, and Asia specilising in material science, battery cell development, high-power applications engineering and manufacturing.

 

• What is Nyobolt’s business model?

Nyobolt designs and develops its proprietary fast-charge technology stack and outsources the manufacturing to established partners to scale production globally. Its low capex model supports accelerated innovation and time-to-market at competitive prices.

 

• Which markets can currently access Nyobolt technology?

Nyobolt currently serves markets in the UK, US, and Asia with facilities in Cambridge UK, Boston US, and initial battery production capabilities in Asia. The company has secured over $150 million in contract value and is actively delivering battery systems to customers with urgent fleet efficiency needs. Priority is given to markets with established AI data centers, heavy-duty transport, mining operations, and advanced warehouse automation sectors.

• What markets is Nyobolt targeting for growth?

Nyobolt is targeting industries impacted by 10x power increases from the AI boom and heavy industry growth, such as: AI data center power infrastructure, heavy-duty transport and mining, and warehouse robotics automation.

 

• When will Nyobolt technology be available commercially?

Nyobolt began delivering the first battery systems to customers in 2024 and is ramping up production in 2025.

 

• How does Nyobolt support sustainability goals?

Nyobolt’s mission supports a rapid transition to clean energy and a net zero world through the electrification and decarbonization of underserved sectors that require unprecedented power and uptime. Through the adoption of Nyobolt’s compact, fast charging, longer cycle life battery systems, fleets are able to reduce fleet redundancy, keep battery packs in operation longer, and lower the environmental impact compared to traditional batteries.

 

• What is Nyobolt’s competitive advantage?

Nyobolt’s unique technology is manufacturable and scalable right now, safer and more efficient than alternatives, reducing operational risk and downtime while offering higher overall performance. The technology represents a paradigm shift, delivering super-high discharge power and ultra-fast charge over thousands of cycles.