BYD Launches World’s First 1,000kW EV Charger with 5-Minute Charging

The Chinese automaker's Super E-Platform delivers unprecedented charging speeds, but battery longevity and infrastructure challenges remain.

BYD's new Super E-Platform achieves 1,000kW charging, adding 400km (249 miles) of range in just five minutes, setting a new industry benchmark.
The technology will debut in the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, with initial availability limited to China.
BYD plans to build 4,000 ultra-fast charging stations across China to support the rollout of this groundbreaking system.
The innovation positions BYD ahead of competitors like Tesla, whose fastest chargers currently reach 500kW, significantly slower than BYD's system.
Concerns persist about battery degradation from frequent ultra-fast charging and the scalability of the required infrastructure globally.