BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles (EV), has unveiled battery and charging technology capable of delivering speeds that rival refuelling at a petrol station.
The new 1.5 MW Flash charging technology, coupled with the firm’s latest second generation blade lithium iron phosphate battery, delivers charging speeds of 10% to 70% in five minutes, and a full 97% charge in only nine minutes.
Even in extreme cold weather of -30°C, which often impedes batteries from charging, the time it takes to fully charge only increased by three minutes compared to charging in an ambient temperature.
BYD demonstrated the two technologies using its latest DENZA Z9GT model, which launched earlier this month. After charging the battery to 97%, the EV is able to hit the road again with a range of up to 1,036km.
To deliver its flash charging technology, BYD plans to install special charging stations, featuring a T-shaped pulley charger. The sliding mechanism adjusts left or right for ease of...