BYD unveils 5-minute fast-charging technology
BYD has introduced groundbreaking fast-charging technology capable of adding 400km of range in just five minutes. The company also announced a significant investment in charging infrastructure, pledging to build over 4,000 new fast chargers across China.
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The “Super e-Platform” technology boasts peak charging speeds of 1,000kW, doubling Tesla’s upcoming 500kW V4 Superchargers. This technology is initially featured in the new Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, priced from 270,000 yuan (approximately $37,330).
“In order to completely solve our users’ charging anxiety, we have been pursuing a goal to make the charging time of electric vehicles as short as the refuelling time of petrol vehicles,” stated BYD founder Wang Chuanfu. “This is the first time in the industry that the unit of megawatt has been achieved on charging power.”
BYD’s commitment to building 4,000 ultra-fast chargers aims to address the current reliance of BYD owners on other manufacturers’ charging networks.
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This announcement follows BYD’s recent unveiling of a roof-mounted drone launcher, developed in collaboration with DJI, compatible with all its vehicles.
BYD is rapidly closing the gap with Tesla, selling 1.76 million vehicles in 2024, just shy of Tesla’s 1.79 million. However, 90% of BYD’s sales are within China and are primarily driven by hybrid vehicles.
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