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How BYD plans to make EV charging as fast as filling a gas tank


What we found mostly supports the auto makers claims, with a few caveats.

Chinese auto maker BYD made waves this week when it announced its new Han L sedan could add as much as 248 miles of range in as little as five minutes. So instead, we’ve scoured the web for information, filling in the gaps to determine exactly how BYD was able to make an EV that apparently can recharge as quickly as it takes to refill a gas car. LFP batteries have long been regarded for their stability and safety; they don’t catch fire nearly as readily as other types like nickel manganese cobalt (NMC).

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