BYD’s 5-Minute Megawatt Charging, part of their Super e-Platform, is an exciting EV charging technology that can add up to 400 km (249 miles) of range in only five minutes, using ultra-fast power delivery to make charging as quick as filling up a gas tank.
How does it work? The system relies on a 1,000-volt setup, providing 1,000 kW (1 megawatt) of power with 1,000 amps of current. It relies on an all-liquid-cooled megawatt flash-charging terminal, a new silicon carbide power chip (rated up to 1,500V), and an upgraded Blade battery with reduced internal resistance (by 50%) to handle ultra-fast ion transport without overheating.
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Some of its key features include a peak charging speed of 2 km per second (1.2 miles/sec), a 10C charging rate, which theoretically allowing a full charge in six minutes, and dual-gun charging. Vehicles like the BYD Han L and Tang L come equipped with two charging ports, allowing simultaneous use of two 500 kW chargers to hit 1 MW when megawatt chargers aren’t available.
How does it compare to other charging stations? Well, Tesla’s V4 Superchargers (500 kW) can add ~275 km (171 mi) in 15 minutes, and the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV adds 325 km (202 mi) in 10 minutes. This makes BYD’s system roughly 2-3x faster than competitors. With that said, BYD plans to build 4,000 megawatt flash-charging stations in China, with the first 500 ready now, shortly after the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV launches.
