BYD Introduces Five-Minute Charging for EVs in China
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Summary
BYD has introduced a groundbreaking 'megawatt charging' technology in China, allowing for a five-minute EV charge, addressing a major concern of long charging times. The company showcased its record-setting tech at the Shanghai auto show, surpassing Tesla in global EV sales.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA five-minute charge for an EV, virtually as quick as a gasoline fill-up, has long seemed a quixotic dream.
BYD’s 'megawatt charging' is here.
More than a kilometer of added driving range per second.
The world’s largest EV maker now has the world’s fastest DC charger
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