Shell has unveiled the Triple 10 Challenge concept car, a proof-of-concept EV that explores a different path toward improving EV efficiency. Instead of increasing battery size, the project focuses on advanced thermal management to deliver faster charging, higher energy efficiency, and lower lifecycle emissions.
Designed as a compact EV for the mass market, the concept was built around three key targets: charging from 10% to 80% in under 10 minutes, achieving an energy consumption of 10 km/kWh, and limiting its estimated lifecycle carbon footprint to around 10 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Shell says the Triple 10 Challenge is the first road-worthy vehicle to demonstrate a simplified single-circuit cooling system capable of managing the thermal demands of the battery, electric motor, and power electronics, even under repeated fast-charging conditions.
“Charging from 10% to 80% in under 10 minutes” – if EV brands can lessen the charging time, since this is one of the deal breaker for car owners looking to switch from ICE to electric.
