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BYD Unveils 5-Minute EV Charging Platform, Surpassing Tesla's Speeds

The new 'Super E-Platform' delivers 400 km of range in five minutes and will debut in April 2025 alongside a nationwide charging network.

People walk infront of an agency building of the Chinese electric car brand BYD, in Mexico City,Mexico, March 3, 2025. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha/File Photo
BYD's large cylindrical cell batteries are pictured at Smart Energy Week showcasing technologies and information in the energy industry, in Tokyo, Japan February 19, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
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Overview

  • BYD's 'Super E-Platform' achieves peak charging speeds of 1,000 kW, doubling Tesla's fastest chargers and offering 400 km of range in just five minutes.
  • The platform will first feature in the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, set to launch in April 2025, with prices starting at 270,000 yuan ($37,330).
  • BYD plans to build over 4,000 ultra-fast charging stations across China to support the new technology, though no specific timeline has been disclosed.
  • The announcement has bolstered BYD's market position, with its stock surging over 6% and February sales showing a 161% year-over-year increase.
  • The platform also enhances vehicle performance, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in two seconds, positioning BYD as a leader in EV innovation.