Five-minute EV charging hits Tesla
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Chinese automaker BYD has wowed the world by unveiling an EV battery that can charge in five minutes – enough to give drivers around 400 kilometres of range. That’s nearly as quick as filling up a tank of petrol, and it’s got rivals scrambling to keep up.
Shares of BYD soared to record highs on the news. Some analysts call it a “game-changer,” as one of the biggest hold-ups with electric vehicles is the time it takes to recharge. Now, with ultrafast charging and BYD’s new lineup, the race to dominate global EV sales is heating up.
