Chinese EV Maker BYD Says Charging Could Be As Quick As Filling A Tank [1]
"BYD unveils platform with charging power of 1,000 kW, which would be twice as fast as Tesla’s supercharging"
"The Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has unveiled a new charging system that it said could make it possible for EVs to charge as quickly as it takes to refill with petrol.
BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares gained 4.1% on Tuesday to hit a record high of 408.80 Hong Kong dollars, as investors bet that the company could strengthen its already commanding position as one of the world’s biggest electric carmakers.
Two new BYD models will be capable of receiving peak charging power of 1,000 kilowatts (kW), enabling them to travel 400km (249 miles) on a five-minute charge, the BYD founder, Wang Chuanfu, said at an event livestreamed from the company’s Shenzhen headquarters on Monday."
Jasper Jolly reports for the Guardian with wires March 18, 2025. [2]
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