BYD's 5-Minute EV Charging Sounds Great. But How Useful Is it?

BYD's 5-Minute EV Charging Sounds Great. But How Useful Is it?
Fast charging is viable, but experts say building the actual charging stations will be the tricky—and potentially very expensive—part.
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