tech
March 5, 2026
Biggest Problem with Electric Cars Solved: BYD Charges 400 Kilometers in Just 5 Minutes!
Chinese automotive giant BYD is preparing a revolution that could forever end discussions about slow charging of electric vehicles. At an upcoming conference, the company will present a super-fast charger with an incredible power of 1,500 kW. This technology allows a car to gain two kilometers of range every second of charging.

TL;DR
- BYD is launching a 1,500 kW super-fast EV charger.
- The charger provides 400 kilometers of range in just 5 minutes.
- It adds two kilometers of range per second of charging.
- The chargers operate at 1,000V and 1,500A and are in production since January 2026.
- The charger design features a T-shape with hanging cables to prevent dirt and damage.
- This technology aims to eliminate long charging times as a disadvantage for EVs.
- BYD is reportedly working on an even more powerful 2,100 kW charger.
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