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China’s BYD, a dominant player in the global electric vehicle market, has introduced a revolutionary 1,000-volt EV platform designed to dramatically cut charging times.
The company claims the new system can deliver up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) of range in just five minutes bringing EV charging times in line with traditional gasoline refueling.
The announcement, made at BYD’s Shenzhen headquarters, sparked a surge in its stock price, which climbed as much as 6% in a single trading day.
The platform will debut in the upcoming Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, with sales beginning in April.
The new 1,000-volt architecture represents a significant leap from the industry’s standard 400-volt systems. BYD’s breakthrough allows peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts doubling the output of Tesla’s latest Superchargers, which max out at 500 kilowatts.
The platform also enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just two seconds, making it one of the fastest EV architectures in the market.
To support its new technology, BYD plans to install over 4,000 ultra-fast chargers across China, signaling an ambitious expansion of its charging infrastructure.
This move places BYD in direct competition with Tesla, which operates a global network of more than 65,000 Superchargers.
The unveiling comes as Tesla faces declining sales in China, with February deliveries plunging 49% year-over-year.
Meanwhile, BYD reported a record-breaking 318,000 vehicle sales in February, marking a 161% annual increase and solidifying its dominance in China’s EV market.
As BYD continues its international expansion, its 1,000-volt platform is expected to drive further demand, positioning the company as a formidable competitor to both Tesla and battery giant CATL.
