Chinese EV giant BYD has introduced the ‘Super e-Platform,’ a revolutionary battery and charging system designed to recharge EVs as swiftly as refueling a petrol car.
The ‘Super e-Platform’ will deliver peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts (kW), allowing vehicles to cover 400 kilometers (249 miles) with just a five-minute charge, Chairman and founder Wang Chuanfu said Monday. The company will commence sales of cars with new technology next month.
“By directly addressing one of the key hurdles to BEV adoption (charging speed), the company is offering customers a clearer path to switch from ICEs to EVs,” the company wrote.
BYD has pledged to construct over 4,000 charging stations across China to support its newly upgraded electric vehicles. While the company has not revealed a specific timeline or cost for the project, it recently raised approximately $5.6 billion through a share sale earlier this month.
BYD revealed that its Han L sedan and Tang L SUV will be equipped with the new ‘Super e-Platform,’ with pre-sales for both models having already commenced in China. The latest EV platform will enable vehicles to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 2 seconds, Wang stated during the launch event.
Fast-charging technology is widely regarded as essential for accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles. BYD experienced a remarkable start to 2025, recording sales of over 318,000 passenger vehicles last month—an impressive increase compared to the same period last year. As the leading automaker in China, BYD now holds a market share nearing 15%.
BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares jumped more than 6%, reaching a new 52-week high, pushing its market value to nearly $62 billion.
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