Scientists build battery that can charge in seconds

Breakthrough could double current range of battery electric cars

The Na-ion batteries can be charged in seconds and are cheaper and safer than conventional batteries. Photo: Getty

Anthony Cuthbertson
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Scientists have developed a battery capable of charging in just a few seconds.

A team from South Korea made the breakthrough with next-generation sodium batteries, which are both cheaper and safer than the conventional lithium-ion batteries found in smartphones and electric cars.