Fast charging is viable, but experts say building the actual charging stations will be the tricky—and potentially very expensive—part. -
Chinese EV maker BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank
BYD reveals new platform with charging speeds of 1,000 kW, which would be twice as fast as Tesla’s superchargers. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has unveiled a new charging system that it ...The Guardian - 5d -
China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.CBS News - 4d -
What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes?
The Chinese carmaker’s shares have jumped as investors speculated it could outdo Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD says new charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank The leading Chinese ...The Guardian - 4d -
BYD shares hit record high on 5-minute EV charging claims
Chinese electric vehicle maker says new models can compete with refuelling times for petrol carsFinancial Times - 5d -
BYD shares rise as Chinese EV maker unveils 5-minute charge
Shares of BYD, the world’s largest electric-vehicle maker by deliveries, rose on Tuesday after the Chinese company said it’s rolling out a system that will recharge a vehicle in about the same time ...MarketWatch - 5d -
BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
Shares of China’s BYD rallied on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that it claims can charge electric vehicles (EV) almost as quickly as it takes to fill a gasoline car.NBC News - 4d -
BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
BYD shares jumped on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that allows electric cars to be charged at a far faster rate than what rivals offer.CNBC - 5d -
BYD’s 5-minute charge: is time running out for electric-vehicle rivals?
Chinese carmaker’s second shock announcement of the year could put others out of business, say analystsFinancial Times - 3d -
Wang Chuanfu, the BYD founder with a battery obsession
Chinese EV maker’s five-minute charge puts the disrupter one step closer to conquering global marketsFinancial Times - 1d
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