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Sep 26, 2026
China’s EV makers can charge cars in 5 minutes. The U.S. is far behind
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Geely Auto announced a new ultrafast charging system that can raise an electric‑vehicle battery from 10% to 70% in 4.5 minutes and to 97% in 8 minutes 40 seconds. The launch follows similar breakthroughs by BYD and CATL, which offer 5‑minute charging to 70% and 3‑minute charging to 80%. In contrast, the fastest U.S. chargers currently require about 20 minutes for comparable levels. Analysts say China’s rapid progress aims to eliminate range anxiety and give domestic automakers a competitive edge as domestic sales decline.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The technology narrows the gap between EV charging and gasoline refueling, potentially accelerating global EV adoption.
- · It also pressures U.S.
- · infrastructure to upgrade to higher‑power stations to keep pace.
