Contemporary global energy policies emphasize energy security, conservation, and carbon reduction, highlighting the paramount importance of sustainable energy development. The nexus between new energy technologies and novel materials, particularly advanced battery materials, underscores the critical role of material innovation in advancing sustainable energy agendas. However, conventional material synthesis methodologies present formidable obstacles to the timely and efficient development of new materials, thereby impeding progress toward meeting evolving societal demands. In response, this review comprehensively examines ultrafast synthesis techniques in the context of precise synthesis and recycling of advanced battery materials. These cutting-edge methodologies hold immense promise for revolutionizing the efficiency and efficacy of material preparation processes. Furthermore, this review meticulously elucidates the multifaceted advantages inherent in employing ultrafast synthesis methodologies. Lastly, it anticipates and navigates the forthcoming opportunities and challenges entailed in the widespread adoption of ultrafast synthesis methodologies across diverse scientific domains, transcending the boundaries of energy research.