BYD is revolutionizing the electric vehicle market with its new Super e-Platform, which offers rapid charging capabilities of 1,000 kW. This technology allows drivers to recharge 400 km of range in just five minutes. The platform features a Flash Charging Battery system and supports high-performance models like the Han L and Tang L, achieving top speeds of 300 km/h. To facilitate this, BYD is launching over 4,000 fast charging stations across China, boasting outputs of up to 1,360 kW.
BYD continues to make waves in the electric vehicle industry with a remarkable pace of innovation, securing approximately ten patents daily. Their latest announcement has captured attention with a groundbreaking development.
The Chinese automaker has recently introduced its advanced ultra high-end platform, surpassing the existing e-Platform 3.0 and e-Platform 3.0 Evo, which are featured in models like the Sealion 7 and the new Seal.
Revolutionizing Charging Standards
The newly launched Super e-Platform represents a significant shift in the electric vehicle landscape, effectively addressing one of the primary concerns for potential electric car buyers: charging anxiety. With a remarkable charging capability of 1,000 kW, the hassles of long charging times are becoming a thing of the past.
This innovative platform enables an impressive recovery of 400 km in just 5 minutes, rivaling the speed of conventional gasoline refueling. BYD clarifies that this 1,000 kW charging power can be achieved by connecting two 500 kW chargers simultaneously to the vehicle, thanks to the dual charging ports available on their premium models.
At the heart of the Super e-Platform is the advanced “Flash Charging Battery” system, which incorporates a high-speed ionic channel connecting the battery’s anode and cathode, allowing for a maximum charging current of 1,000 amperes and a charging rate of up to 10 C.
To support these impressive charging capabilities, BYD has engineered a new generation of silicon carbide (SiC) power chips, designed to handle nominal voltages of up to 1,500 volts.
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In addition to rapid charging, the performance delivered by this platform is truly remarkable! The initial models to utilize this technology, the Han L and Tang L, are set to deliver performance metrics that could compete with high-powered German sedans, particularly in terms of top speed: an astounding 300 km/h.
Such speeds are uncommon in electric vehicles; for instance, the sportier Porsche Taycan is limited to a top speed of 260 km/h, although its Turbo GT variant reaches 305 km/h.
This advanced platform is expected to be incorporated into even more luxurious models from BYD, including offerings from the Denza and Yangwang brands.
Infrastructure to Support Rapid Charging
With such impressive charging capabilities, a pertinent question arises: where can drivers access this extraordinary charging speed?
BYD has addressed this concern by announcing the rollout of over 4,000 fast charging stations across China.
These stations, equipped with liquid cooling systems, can deliver up to 1,360 kW, marking them as the most powerful charging stations ever developed in the automotive sector.
However, it’s important to note that achieving this maximum power may require two charging cables, which would mean a power output of 680 kW for a single cable. This still surpasses the 250 kW available at Tesla Superchargers, which are set to increase to 500 kW soon.