Fast charging is viable, but experts say building the actual charging stations will be the tricky—and potentially very expensive—part.

China is back with another engineering marvel. This time, in the form of BYD’s new battery system which is reportedly capable of charging an electric car in just five minutes – roughly the same amount of time as refueling a combustion vehicle.

Central to the Han L’s fast charging is its internal electrical infrastructure. It starts with the battery, which according to CarNewsChina citing regulatory documents, is an 83.2 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) pack that operates at 945 volts. (In its marketing materials, the company appears to have rounded up and lists it at 1,000 volts).

China's BYD has unveiled a megawatt charging system that it says can charge an EV as quickly as filling up a fuel tank, and said it will build a network across China, igniting a new super charging race.

BYD’s new 1360kW fast-charging tech could slash EV charge times — CAR magazine explores what it means for the future of electric motoring

China's energy and auto giant BYD has announced a super fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps.

BYD is making EV fast charging as quick as refuelling ICE. They have introduced two new EVs on the Super e-Platform that support 1000kW DC charging.

The EV giant, known for upending cost and operating norms in the industry, aims to build more than 4,000 ultra-fast charging units to make the technology available across China. BYD is reported to be considering Western Europe for a third plant because it wants to build brand recognition and acceptance as a local manufacturer.

Platform, a technology designed to significantly reduce electric vehicle charging times. [content-module:CompanyOverview|OTCMKTS:BYDDY] This new platform promises a driving range of 249 miles with only five minutes of charging,