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Shell’s launches EV charging fluid that cuts charging time to 10 minutes

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
October 7, 2025
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Oil giant Shell has announced a groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging innovation that could change how the world powers its cars.

The company’s lubricants division revealed a new thermal management fluid designed to drastically reduce EV charging time, from 10% to 80% in just 10 minutes. The technology, unveiled through New Atlas, aims to overcome one of the industry’s biggest barriers: how to charge faster without damaging battery health.

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Shell claims the fluid manages heat more efficiently during high-speed charging, preventing thermal stress that can degrade batteries over time. In a statement, the company said it had “successfully formulated and demonstrated a high-performance EV thermal management fluid that shortens charging time without compromising safety or battery lifespan.”

This innovation underscores the company’s strategic pivot from fossil fuels toward clean technology, a move many see as Shell “seeing the inevitable future.”

From oil barrels to battery cells

For decades, Shell has been synonymous with petrol stations and oil rigs. Now, it’s positioning itself at the heart of the EV revolution, a sector projected to hit 250 million units globally by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The transition is not without skepticism. Some readers questioned the motives behind Shell’s latest move, with one online comment suggesting: “EVs will take over, but now you’ll need to go to Shell to get your ‘battery gas.’”

Yet the timing couldn’t be more critical. As governments push for net-zero targets by 2050, automakers and energy giants alike are racing to innovate. Fast, reliable charging could be the key to widespread EV adoption, particularly in markets like the United States and China, where infrastructure competition is fierce.

A complicated legacy

Despite the technological leap, Shell’s past continues to cast a long shadow. In Nigeria, where a Shell subsidiary was accused of oil leaks contaminating waterways in 2008, legal disputes and environmental campaigns have persisted for over a decade. A local monarch last year demanded billions in reparations before the company could cease operations.

Still, environmental researchers argue that EVs, even when powered by fossil-fuel-heavy grids, have a far smaller lifetime carbon footprint than petrol vehicles. According to MIT’s Climate Portal, an EV charged from the average U.S. grid emits the equivalent of a 100 miles-per-gallon petrol car, a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency.

Experts believe innovations like Shell’s could further cut emissions, especially when combined with home solar systems, which now offer lower charging costs and cleaner energy.

With U.S. federal EV tax credits already expired and solar incentives ending December 31, consumers are being urged to act quickly to benefit from these programs.

Shell’s latest move may not erase its past, but it clearly signals a future where the world’s biggest oil players are preparing for life beyond oil.

Read more on Tesla signs landmark deal for China’s largest grid-scale battery plant

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