Rachid Yazami fully charges a battery in 7 minutes

Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami, founder of the Singapore-based company KVI, has charged a commercial lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell from 0 to 100% in just seven minutes, and from 10% to 70% in three minutes and 42 seconds, without the cell's temperature exceeding 50°C, according to results the company announced on Monday. KVI says these are its own measurements, not yet independently verified, and that they apply to a single cell rather than a full battery pack, meaning an electric vehicle would not necessarily regain its full range in seven minutes.

The technology, which Yazami calls "Non-Linear Voltammetry" (NLV), controls voltage in steps rather than controlling current as conventional systems do, letting the current vary according to the cell's internal electrochemical reactions. "The challenge is not simply to inject more electricity into a battery in less time," Yazami says, describing the voltage profile the method produces as "unique, like a fingerprint." KVI also says its patented diagnostic technology can track battery health and detect early signs of internal short circuits, and that it works across different lithium-ion chemistries, capacities and formats, from phones to vehicles to power tools.

Electro Mobility Holding Singapore is preparing to commercialize the technology, with automotive as the priority market. In aviation, Japanese manufacturer SkyDrive signed a memorandum of understanding with KVI on 28 October to explore the technology for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, aiming to cut ground time and increase flight frequency. KVI cites global electric vehicle sales exceeding 20 million units in 2025, with a forecast of 23 million in 2026, a rise of about 15%. The company stresses that the announced result applies to a single cell only, and that turning it into products for specific equipment remains the next challenge.