Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery

BATTERY CONCEPT

Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery

We’re advancing Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery – a world-exclusive technology – in collaboration with The University of Queensland, UniQuest, Rio Tinto and the Battery Innovation Center in Indiana, USA.

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6-minute charging updatesNo lithium or rare earth materialsUQ and Rio Tinto collaboration

Faster charging

Laboratory testing demonstrates six-minute full charging.

Rechargeable

Rechargeable and designed to be interchangeable with lithium-ion battery applications.

Greener and safer

The aluminium-ion chemistry uses no lithium or rare earth materials.

Strong partnerships

Developed in collaboration with UQ, UniQuest, Rio Tinto and the Battery Innovation Center in Indiana, USA

Pioneering technology

A significant step closer to reality

Laboratory testing has demonstrated high energy density and higher power-density potential compared with lithium-ion technology. We report longer battery life and much faster charging as the headline advantages, with scale-up research ongoing.

Compares with lithium-ion batteries while using a different chemistry.

Interchangeable and rechargeable, with comparable use cases to lithium-ion batteries.

No lithium or rare earth materials, for a cleaner supply chain.

Battery concept

From lab to reality

We’re building this battery step by step – testing, learning, improving. Follow our progress through lab results, official updates and real prototype trials with our partners.

Reported advantages

Battery performance at a glance

Fast charge

Faster charging

Laboratory testing has demonstrated up to 70 times faster charging compared to lithium-ion, with six-minute full charging achieved.

Life

More battery life

Early testing indicates up to 3 times longer battery life compared to lithium-ion.

Chemistry

Greener and safer

The aluminium-ion chemistry uses no lithium or rare earth materials, reducing supply-chain risk.

Energy density

49 Wh/kg progress milestone

In April 2026, GMG reported pouch-cell energy density of 49 Wh/kg – double the previous result – confirmed through BIC testing.

Readiness

BTRL 4 development stage

Battery Technology Readiness Level 4, with pouch-cell optimisation ongoing.

IP

Ongoing IP collaboration

Developed under an IP collaboration agreement with The University of Queensland.

Official media

Watch official battery demonstrations and partner updates

Five videos covering fast charging, laboratory capability, UQ innovation, pouch-cell prototypes and the Rio Tinto partnership.

Coin cell prototype fast charging demonstration video preview
Battery Technology Progress Announcements

Dated progress announcements