[khanak]

BYD will unveil its new battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform next Monday, as well as ultra-fast charging technology that delivers twice the charging power of Tesla's latest Supercharger.

The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced today that it will hold a launch event for the "BYD Super e-Platform" on March 17 at its Shenzhen headquarters, where the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV (sport utility vehicle) will begin pre-sales.

The "BYD Super e-Platform" will reinvent pure electric technology, the company wrote on Weibo.

BYD will then unveil ultra-fast charging technology with up to 1,000 kW of power, which a poster suggests will allow electric vehicles (EVs) to be charged as fast as a traditional gasoline car can be refueled.

"1,000-kW flash charging that allows refueling and charging to have the same speed," text in that poster reads.

"The BYD Super e-Platform will use disruptive technology to completely solve the biggest headache in EV use," according to an invitation.

Earlier this month, some images of BYD's supercharger began circulating on Chinese social media.

Some auto bloggers claimed at the time that the supercharger's specification information showed that it supported charging voltages of up to 1,000 volts and charging power of up to 1,000 kW.


This means that if the vehicle supports 1,000 kW of charging power, it would be able to fill a 100-kWh battery pack in about 10 minutes.

Currently, the peak power of mainstream superchargers ranges from 200 kW to 400 kW. Some car companies offer charging power of up to 500 kW, but the number of such facilities is small.

Tesla opened the first V4 Superchargers in the US domestic market in October 2023, the company's fastest-charging and highest-power EV charging device to date.

Powered by the V4 Cabinet, the Tesla V4 Superchargers can charge up to 500 kW.

On January 1, Tesla said it will deploy the first V4 Superchargers in China in 2025.

BYD will begin pre-sales of the Han L and Tang L at the same event, meaning the models are expected to be based on the latest BYD Super e-Platform and support charging power of up to 1,000 kW.

The company began previewing the Han L and Tang L on January 3, when the first official images were released.

On January 10, both models entered a regulatory catalog from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), revealing that they are equipped with ultra-high-power motors for powerful performance.

Both the Han L and Tang L are powered by dual motors, with the front motor peaking at 230 kW and the rear motor peaking at 580 kW, according to their filings.

Peak power of 580 kW from a single motor is rare. In the past few years, motors with a peak power of 300 kW have not been commonly seen.

The filing pages for the Han L and Tang L show that they can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 2.7 seconds and 3.9 seconds, respectively.

Source - https://cnevpost.com/2025/03/14/byd-...g-tech-mar-17/

[whitewing]

The company said the battery and charging system, called "Super e-Platform", boasted peak speeds of 1,000 kW, allowing cars to travel up to 470 kilometres (292 miles) after being plugged in for just five minutes The new technology aims to "fundamentally solve users' charging anxiety", according to BYD founder Wang Chuanfu.

Source: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ch...031950080.html

If this battery & charging technology can be setup at scale, then ICE will have a run for its money in the urban context.

[volkman10]

BYD’s New 1,000 kW EVs fill up as fast as gas cars.

1,000-volt technology can add 249 miles of driving range in only 5 minutes.

BYD has launched a new 1,000-volt Super E-platform for EVs in China.
Super-E architecture can add almost a mile for every second on charge.
Chairman say BYD will roll out more than 4,000 chargers across China.

Launched this week in China the new architecture and matching chargers use their 1,000-volt technology to pump out/accept a peak of 1,000 kW. That enables EV drivers to add 249 miles (400 km) of additional driving miles in only 5 minutes.

BYD also debuted the Han L and Tang L EVs, which make use of the Super E-Platform. The Han sedan and Tang SUV lineups both start with a single rear motor making 500 kW (670 hp / 680 PS) for less than $40k, while dual-motor AWD versions generate 810 kW (1,086 hp / 1,101 PS)








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[Chrome6Boy]

Originally Posted by whitewing

Source: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ch...031950080.html

If this battery & charging technology can be setup at scale, then ICE will have a run for its money in the urban context.

BYD has moved a generation ahead of its competition, achieving charging speeds beyond Tesla's current 350 kW.

Unfortunately, this advancement remains distant for India, as our infrastructure struggles to support such high loads. It's also uncertain how quickly our national highways will develop the necessary fast chargers to fully utilize the 180 kW charging capabilities of the Mahindra BE twins.

This demonstrates that EV innovation is still in its early stages, and no amount of ICE manufacturer lobbying can reverse the trend. EVs are here to stay and will inevitably become the dominant mode of passenger transportation.

[carjack3090]

Originally Posted by Chrome6Boy

BYD has moved a generation ahead of its competition, achieving charging speeds beyond Tesla's current 350 kW.

This demonstrates that EV innovation is still in its early stages, and no amount of ICE manufacturer lobbying can reverse the trend. EVs are here to stay and will inevitably become the dominant mode of passenger transportation.

I give it 2-3 years before BYD or likes introduce this technology in India. China is doing amazing work in EV tech.

[vdk]

I have seen only 60kw chargers till now personally. Even though my car can charge upto 130kw. Which should give 120km range in 10min. So infra wise, we are far behind China.

[dhanushs]

Just wondering what kind of power infrastructure we would need to get that kind of power transfer to happen in 5 mins. I think with EVs now we are not limited by the EV/Battery technology, but by power transmission technology.

[mally2]

What we need is more chargers on highways not one or two 1000kw chargers. I’d rather have 10*60kw guns every 50km rather than one or two ridiculously fast charger serving no purpose except meet demand of one or two high end EV.

[anandhsub]

Just wondering, for those of us less technically inclined. Are there any appliances in regular usage that draw 1000KW? Seems ridiculously high.

I think geysers which are the most power hungry equipment I have at home draws only 1-2KW.

1000KW might be the peak consumption of a block of 40-50 flats I guess.

I dont have any safety related concerns as such, but just wondering what is the kind of distribution network that is needed for a single appliance to draw 1000 KW. Each charger has its own transformer?

[aim120]

Originally Posted by anandhsub

I dont have any safety related concerns as such, but just wondering what is the kind of distribution network that is needed for a single appliance to draw 1000 KW. Each charger has its own transformer?

Well this will obviously put a strain on the grid. I just took a peek at the transformer for my area and it powers the streets that branch along a 1km main road. It's rated 66MVA, so about 66 MW of resistive load. In some areas it's 100MVA.

Bangalore as recorded a peak demand of 18000 MW.

As more and more EV are sold, which is mostly slow charged at night, peak load will be very high at night.

As long as one is within their sanctioned load, the grid can handle it.

[LionX]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Launched this week in China the new architecture and matching chargers use their 1,000-volt technology to pump out/accept a peak of 1,000 kW.

1000 V is understandable but 1000 A current?

Lucid CEO Peter explains 1000 V architecture for Lucid Air. Watch from 16:16

https://youtu.be/2aDyjJ5wj64?si=IievsFNrQcCQuh55

[shortbread]

Originally Posted by carjack3090

I give it 2-3 years before BYD or likes introduce this technology in India. China is doing amazing work in EV tech.

Why 2-3 years?! We have already introduced 1MW for buses. That too using off the shelf standard lithium-ion cells, nothing fancy.

Exponent Energy to unveil 1.5MW rapid charging technology for EVs this year

After launching India's first 1 MW rapid charging technology for electric buses in August last year, Exponent Energy now plans to launch the world's first 1.5MW system for electric vehicles (EVs) later this year.

This technology aims to reduce EV charging times significantly, particularly for commercial fleets. The company has partnered with Veera Vahana to launch the Veera Mahasamrat EV, an intercity electric bus utilising this rapid charging capability. Exponent Energy, founded in 2020 by former Ather Energy executives, has developed a complete charging ecosystem.

Exponent Energy's 1MW charging solution technology targets the commercial EV sector, aiming to increase efficiency through quicker charging times. The introduction of a 1.5 MW higher-capacity charging system by the Bengaluru-based company is expected to further reduce charging times for EVs, while also raising the bar for the EV charging infrastructure sector.

Their integrated charging ecosystem includes the e-pack battery, e-pump charging station, and e-plug connector. This system promises a 15-minute rapid charge and a 3000-cycle battery lifespan using standard lithium-ion cells. Exponent Energy has expanded its operations to several major Indian cities, including Delhi NCR, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.

Sources:

https://m.economictimes.com/industry.../119216721.cms

https://www.google.com/amp/s/auto.ec...year/119217630