In March, BYD shook up the EV scene by announcing a charging breakthrough: 400 km of range in just five minutes. Until now, even the fastest charges took around 10 minutes—and most EVs needed hours to fill up. Naturally, skeptics wondered if it was too good to be true.
Fast forward to today, and the live demonstration delivers. At a showcase in Shenzhen, BYD engineers revealed how the system works. The secret lies in ultra-high voltage charging and a novel battery pack able to handle a rapid influx of energy while staying cool and efficient.
Key takeaways from the demo include:
- 400 km of range added in just five minutes
- Advanced cell design for high-speed charging
- Dynamic thermal management to prevent overheating
For EV enthusiasts and industry watchers, this milestone could redefine electric travel. Faster top-ups mean less range anxiety and open doors for longer trips, ride-hailing, and commercial fleets. The big question now: how soon will public charging networks support this speed?
One thing is clear: five minutes just became the new pit stop for EVs.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
