BYD has introduced new technology for charging electric vehicles at significantly faster speeds. According to Founder Wang Chuanfu, this “super e-platform” technology offers a peak charging speed of 1,000 kilowatts, which is twice the speed of the 500 kw charging currently offered by Tesla’s superchargers. This means a car can travel 249 miles (400 kilometers) from just a five-minute charge on a BYD station. Initially, this charging architecture will be available in two of BYD’s vehicle models: the Han L sedan and the Tang L SUV.

## Pursuing Faster Charging Solutions

“To completely alleviate our users’ charging anxiety, we have been striving to make the charging time of electric vehicles as short as the refueling time of petrol vehicles,” said Wang.

## Expansion of Quick-Charging Technology

The company is also introducing its quick-charging technology to Chinese drivers for the first time. BYD plans to construct 4,000 ultra-fast charging units across the country, although it has not provided a specific timeline or budget for this endeavor. Until now, owners of BYD vehicles have had to rely on charging stations from third-party operators or different EV manufacturers, such as Tesla.

## Growing Presence in the EV Market

BYD has been increasing its presence in the global EV market. Last year, its second-quarter shipment figures saw a significant jump, bringing it very close to Tesla’s numbers.