BYD's Ultra-Fast EV Chargers Reach 1,500 kW, Charging from 10% to 70% in 5 Minutes
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Summary
BYD has developed ultra-fast EV chargers that can charge electric vehicle batteries from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes and from 10% to full in about 9 minutes, delivering up to 1,500 kW per charge. This represents a significant advancement over typical 350 kW "hyper-fast" chargers in the US. While BYD is racing ahead of global competitors with this technology, the article notes that these gains won't be seen in the US market anytime soon due to various factors including infrastructure and market dynamics.
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The new BYD chargers can add miles super quickly because they deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts (kW) per charge.
Compare that to the 350 kW 'hyper-fast' chargers seen more typically in the US, which can top up 80 percent of a battery in about 20 minutes.
The Chinese automaker is racing ahead of global competitors—but don't expect to see those gains in the US anytime soon.
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