BYD'S FIVE-MINUTE CHARGING PUTS CHINA IN THE LEAD FOR EVS

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BYD's 1,000-kilowatt fast chargers make charging an EV as quick as a gasoline fill-up. They can supply nearly 250 miles of fresh range in five minutes. BYD designs its own cars, chargers, and batteries - this vertical integration puts the company in a unique position in terms of engineering control. This article discusses the technologies that enable the company's megawatt charging speeds.