BYD Ready to Recharge at 1,000 kW!
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- 14/03/2025 18:02
BYD will unveil a 1,000 kW supercharger on March 17, a breakthrough that could revolutionize electric mobility.
On March 17, BYD will introduce its new 1,000 kW supercharging technology, an innovation that could mark a major turning point in electric vehicle adoption. This technology, twice as powerful as Tesla’s V4 Superchargers, promises to reduce charging times to a level comparable to refueling a combustion engine vehicle, addressing one of the main concerns of hesitant car buyers considering electric.
Currently, fast chargers offer power levels between 200 and 400 kW, with some installations reaching 500 kW. In this context, BYD’s proposal to double this power, with a maximum voltage of 1,000 volts, represents a significant advancement. A typical 100 kWh battery could thus be recharged in just 10 minutes, a time comparable to filling up a thermal vehicle.
What’s left for internal combustion engines?
This rapid charging changes the game in terms of practicality. Until now, the downtime for EV charging has been a major barrier, especially for long trips. By matching the speed of a conventional fill-up, BYD could eliminate this psychological and practical obstacle, making electric vehicles more attractive to a broader range of drivers.
Beyond speed, this technology could also accelerate infrastructure development by enabling more vehicles to be charged on a single station within a shorter period. This would improve the availability of charging points, another aspect often criticized by motorists.
If this technology matures and is deployed on a large scale, it could truly transform perceptions of EVs and speed up the transition to sustainable mobility.
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