BYD’s Big Battery Breakthrough

In this week’s CrazyStupidTech, I noted that China’s dominance in electric vehicles gives the country a significant advantage over Western rivals. This edge is particularly evident in battery technology.

BYD announced that it has developed a new battery and charging system for its Han L sedan that provides 292 miles of range and can fully charge in 5 minutes. While still in the testing phase, this advancement could help BYD extend its lead over Tesla. For comparison, Tesla’s Superchargers currently add 200 miles of range in 15 minutes. BYD will build a 4,000 ultra-fast charger network across China.

via Fortune