Video: BYD EV charges at record speed to add 250 miles in just 5 mins

A recent viral video demonstrates BYD’s groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, showing a BYD EV adding nearly 250 miles (400 km) of range in just five minutes, with a peak charging power of 746 kW. This rapid charging capability is enabled by BYD’s Super e-Platform, which features a “full-domain 1000V high-voltage architecture” integrating battery, motor, power supply, and air conditioning into a unified system. Central to this innovation is the Flash Charging Battery, capable of a world-record 10C charging rate and 1000A current, achieved through ultra-fast ion channels that reduce internal resistance by 50%, allowing for sustained high-speed charging without overheating. The first vehicles equipped with this technology, including the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, are already available in China, with prices starting near $30,000. BYD’s data indicates that these models can charge from 10% to 70% in about six minutes