Tesla has some work to do.
* BYD’s new system, known as the “Super e-Platform,” operates at a higher voltage—1,000 volts—compared to Tesla’s current 400-volt architecture
* Higher voltage allows for faster charging by reducing current and heat buildup, enabling BYD to achieve…
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BYD Co. shares jumped to an intra-day record after unveiling a line-up of electric vehicles supported by ultra fast-charging that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes to refuel a regular car.
BYD’s new battery and charging system was capable of providing around 400 kilometers (249 miles) of range in 5 minutes in tests on its new Han L sedan, Chairman and founder Wang Chuanfu said Monday. The manufacturer will start selling vehicles with the new technology next month.