BYD unveils EV that charges in six minutes

BYD has launched the Great Tang electric SUV with a breakthrough 10C-rated battery that can be fully charged in about six minutes, a major step toward eliminating EV range anxiety.

The SUV uses a 1,000-volt architecture designed to deliver extremely fast charging and high performance.

The 10C rating means the battery can charge 10 times faster than its capacity, far exceeding the 4C charging rate of batteries used in high-performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan and Zeekr 001.

BYD achieves speed charging using advanced materials such as carbon nanotubes, specialized electrolytes, and silicon-carbon anodes, allowing lithium ions to move quickly without overheating.

However, infrastructure remains a challenge. Charging a 100 kWh battery at 10C requires nearly 1 megawatt of power. Even Tesla’s V4 Superchargers are below this level.

BYD plans to expand this fast-charging battery technology to its premium brands, including Denza and Yangwang, potentially setting a new global benchmark for electric vehicles.