Geely's new charging system takes EVs from 10% to 70% in 4 minutes, 30 seconds

The 2,250kW charging system beats BYD's latest claim by 30 seconds

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Forward-looking: Geely Automotive says its next-generation EV charging system uses artificial intelligence to charge a battery from 10% to 70% in four minutes and 30 seconds. The system will debut with Geely's latest smart-charging station, which can deliver up to 2,250 kilowatts of peak power. The rollout puts Geely in closer competition with BYD as Chinese automakers use charging technology to differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded EV market.

The Chinese automaker said it tested the system on a Zeekr 001 sedan and a Lynk & Co 10 hybrid. In both cases, the vehicles reached a 97% charge in less than nine minutes. Geely said its software predicts battery temperature during charging and adjusts power flow accordingly.

The company explains that high-speed charging is not simply about delivering more electricity. Batteries can overheat or degrade if they are pushed too hard, particularly at high states of charge. Geely says its algorithms help manage those limits by anticipating changes in battery temperature and tailoring the charging process in real time.

Earlier this year, BYD introduced a charging system that it said could take a battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes. Both companies are betting that faster charging will become a bigger selling point as China's EV market becomes increasingly crowded.

For automakers, cutting charging times could help address one of the persistent concerns around electric vehicles: how long drivers must wait at a charger, especially on longer trips. Battery range remains important, but charging speed, charger availability, and the ability to maintain high power without damaging the battery are increasingly part of the purchasing decision.

Geely has been building out its own battery and charging technology as it seeks to narrow the gap with BYD, China's top-selling auto brand since 2023. BYD has also surpassed Tesla to become the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer.

Based in Hangzhou, Geely has been developing products that compete directly with BYD's vehicles, batteries, and charging systems. Its latest announcement suggests the company wants to compete not only on vehicle models and pricing, but also on the charging experience that supports those vehicles.

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The company briefly pulled ahead of BYD in sales during the first two months of the year, recording its largest lead over the rival since 2022. Geely fell behind again in the months that followed, however.

Geely's reported result is only 30 seconds faster than BYD's claim for charging from 10% to 70%. But the company is also emphasizing the role of AI in managing the process. If the system works as described outside controlled tests, Geely could use it to make ultra-fast charging more reliable across different vehicle models and battery conditions.

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