Xin Chen

Xin Chen

Analyst - Battery Technology

Xin holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of St Andrews and has over five years of research experience in developing cathode materials for sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries. Currently, as a new battery technology analyst, Xin contributes to the New Technology Report and manages a comprehensive database tracking emerging battery technologies. My work also supports BESS, EV, and silicon-based anode products, providing detailed technology highlights for reports such as the BESS Outlook, EV & Battery Forecast, and other industry publications.

Recent articles by this Author

The fast charging competition between CATL and BYD

Article | May 06, 2026 | 3 min read

The fast charging competition between CATL and BYD

Both CATL and BYD have made announcements renewing their commitment to fast charging this year, pushing faster, ultra-high charging speeds up to 15C even as existing technologies have approached the refuelling time of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Competition between the two firms on charging speed, highlighted again at CATL’s 2026 Tech Day event last month, comes as progress on energy density has slowed for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

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