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BYD Unveils EV Platform with Five-Minute Charging Capability

The new 1,000V 'Super E-Platform' charges 400km of range in five minutes, targeting a key barrier to EV adoption and debuting in April 2025 models.

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
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BYD electric cars are for sale in a dealership in Bristol, England on March 6, 2025.
A couple enters the BYD EV car store in China.

Overview

  • BYD's 'Super E-Platform' enables charging speeds of up to 400km (249 miles) in just five minutes, rivaling gasoline refueling times.
  • The technology was demonstrated on the Han L sedan, achieving 470km (292 miles) of range in five minutes during tests.
  • BYD plans to integrate this platform into its Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, launching in April 2025, and establish over 4,000 ultra-fast charging stations in China.
  • The innovation positions BYD as a leader in China's EV market, where it holds a 15% market share, and challenges competitors like Tesla with faster charging speeds.
  • Despite its global potential, BYD's vehicles remain unavailable in the U.S. due to trade tensions and national security concerns.