Chinese carmakers race to match petrol refuelling times
AgenciesChinese electric vehicles’ ultrafast charging is only getting faster.On Wednesday, Geely Auto unveiled technology that can charge an electric vehicle battery from 10 percen...
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are racing to close the gap in charging times between their vehicles and traditional gasoline cars. Geely Auto recently unveiled a groundbreaking technology that can charge an EV from 10 percent to 70 percent in merely 4.5 minutes, a significant leap over competitors. BYD and CATL, the world's largest EV battery maker, have also introduced 5-minute and 3-minute ultrafast charging capabilities, respectively.
In comparison, EVs in the US typically require 20 minutes to charge from 10 percent to 80 percent. Chinese analysts point out that the ultrafast charging technology aims to alleviate range anxiety, the primary barrier to EV adoption. However, there remain hurdles such as battery degradation and the need for expanded charging networks.
China is already making strides, with BYD aiming to deploy 20,000 superfast charging stations by the end of 2024, and CATL targeting even faster charging speeds. Despite these advancements, the US still lags behind China in terms of ultrafast charging speeds.
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