Eric BonoMar 13
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The Z9GT model EV from China’s BYD “can be 70 percent charged in five minutes and be almost full in 12 minutes, even in temperatures as low as -30° C” and “has a range of up to 800 km” (~500 miles). The US is sooooo far behind here. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/03/byds-latest-evs-can-get-close-to-full-charge-in-just-12-minutes/
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.

Ars Technica
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Show threadFazal MajidMar 13
@kottke to be fair, so are the Europeans. No wonder when the German car makers would rather lobby to delay the phasing out of internal combustion cars than compete.
Show threadEliza MBMar 13

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They don't say but I think that means a different battery chemistry. My guess LTO.
Hope this makes LTO cells more affordable

Show threadJosh HrachMar 14
@kottke @mattcomi That's great and all, but what about when it's 48+C in Arizona? How well does it work/charge then?