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

@kottke

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