China’s EV giant to beat Tesla with 1,000 kW charging, promises for 10-min full charge
This technology seeks to eliminate the charging wait time, making it as convenient as refueling a gasoline vehicle.
Chinese automotive giant BYD is set to unveil a groundbreaking battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform and ultra-fast charging technology on Monday, March 17th, at its Shenzhen headquarters.
The company’s “BYD Super e-Platform” launch event promises to introduce charging capabilities that significantly surpass current industry standards, including Tesla’s latest Supercharger.
The highlight of the event will be the unveiling of BYD’s new ultra-fast charging technology. As per reports, it can have a staggering 1,000 kW of power.
“1,000-kW flash charging that allows refueling and charging to have the same speed,” reads a promotional poster released by BYD, according to CnEVPost.
Double the charging power of Tesla superchargers
This technology aims to achieve charging speeds comparable to refueling a traditional gasoline vehicle. Apparently, it can fully charge a 100-kWh battery pack in approximately 10 minutes.
This effectively doubles the charging power of Tesla’s V4 Superchargers, which currently peak at 500 kW. Tesla began deploying its V4 Superchargers, capable of 500 kW, in the US in October 2023 and plans to introduce them to China in 2025.
The Chinese company asserts that the “BYD Super e-Platform will use disruptive technology to completely solve the biggest headache in EV use.”
Besides, speculation surrounding BYD’s supercharger capabilities has been circulating on Chinese social media.