BYD has launched a 1,000-volt electric vehicle platform that can add 249 miles of range in just 5 minutes, directly challenging one of the biggest consumer pain points in EV adoption. The Chinese automaker’s new “Super E-Platform” supports charging speeds up to 1,000 kilowatts—double what Tesla’s Superchargers can deliver. This technology aims to make charging an electric car nearly as quick as filling up a gas tank. “Our goal is to make charging EVs as convenient as refueling petrol cars,” said BYD founder Wang Chuanfu during the platform’s unveiling. To support this technology, BYD plans to build more than 4,000 … Continue reading BYD’s 1,000V EV Platform Charges 249 Miles in 5 Minutes, Surpassing Tesla’s Superchargers