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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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How fast can China's EVs charge? Inside the race to 5-minute top-ups

Beijing: Chinese EV makers have another battleground in their quest for technological supremacy: ultra-fast charging.

No longer satisfied with 30-minute top-ups, automakers such as Geely, BYD, and Li Auto are now racing to deliver charging speeds that mimic the 5-minute gasoline stop. That sprint to deliver extreme charging speeds has intensified as manufacturers seek to ease consumer range anxiety - and rekindle demand in the world's biggest car market, where growth has slowed.

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