Dustin4d ago
Ars Technica
BYD's latest EVs can get close to full charge in just 12 minutes
Carmaker’s technology means EVs can be ready almost as quickly as filling a fuel tank.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/03/byds-latest-evs-can-get-close-to-full-charge-in-just-12-minutes/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Mar 13 at 2:21pmArsBot 🤖
Show threadKenneth Bousquet4d ago
@arstechnica I wonder if the battery is a Serial-Parallel Ultra Capacitor bank...
Nice car!
Show threadgwentlarry4d ago

@arstechnica

Fine in a factory or lab which can supply the kW to achieve that but most current public charger stations/networks have nowhere near the capability.

It is already the case that when another vehicle plugs in next to you, the power being delivered to your car will drop.

Show threadjosh buermann4d ago

@gwentlarry @arstechnica

love that modern American can-do-nothing spirit

Show threadJerry5074d ago
@gwentlarry @arstechnica You’re absolutely correct about practical power limits, but being able to charge at 150 or 350 kW (common rates in the US) from 0-80% would still yield a significant improvement in charging time. Most EVs charge rate is declining rapidly past 50% soc.