4,000 ultra-fast charging stations on the way in China with BYD’s latest innovation

In a significant advancement for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Chinese automotive giant BYD has unveiled its new ‘Super E-Platform’ a revolutionary 1,000-volt architecture capable of supporting charging rates of up to 1,000 kW.

This impressive technology allows users to charge their vehicles enough to cover 400 kilometers (approximately 249 miles) in just five minutes, directly addressing one of the primary concerns among EV users: charging time.

Revealed during a live-streaming event in Shenzhen, the Super E-Platform marks a substantial leap forward in charging speeds, quadrupling the current capabilities of existing fast-charging systems, which typically max out around 350 kW.

The platform operates at an ultra-large current of 1,000A

For context, many chargers in the U.S. operate within the 200-300 kW range, making BYD’s new offering a game-changer. The platform operates at an ultra-large current of 1,000A and promises mass production of megawatt flash charging, with peak speeds reaching the astonishing rate of 1 kW per second.

BYD plans to roll out over 4,000 ultra-fast charging stations throughout China to support this new platform, although a specific timeline for this implementation has yet to be disclosed. Notably, the Super E-Platform will debut in BYD’s latest models, the Han L and Tang L, which were launched during the same event.

This innovation arrives at a critical juncture for the electric vehicle landscape, where charging convenience remains a significant barrier to broader adoption. With BYD’s technology, the promise of charging parity with traditional gas stations may soon become a reality, potentially reshaping consumer perceptions and accelerating the transition to electric mobility.

As electric vehicles loom larger in global automotive markets, BYD’s efforts represent not just a technological milestone but a pivotal moment in the journey toward a sustainable future. Indeed, it can be expected that other manufacturers will take note and possibly respond in kind to this impressive engineering feat.