BYD to deploy 15,000 swift 1 MW electric vehicle charging stations
In a significant move towards electrifying the automotive industry, Chinese automaker BYD has partnered with two charging infrastructure companies, Longshine and Xiaoju Charging, to roll out 15,000 of its 1 MW charging stations across China.
The partnership aims to provide a robust charging network, covering over 90% of the country's cities, with access to chargers in 400 cities. This initiative is expected to support the increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and facilitate a smooth transition towards a more sustainable future.
BYD announced the development of a new EV architecture platform in March, capable of delivering up to 1,000 kW of charging power. This new system is designed to add 2 km of range every second, making it one of the fastest charging systems for mass-market EVs. In April, BYD rolled out the first few sites with this charging system.
The "Super e-Platform" is currently available on the latest versions of BYD's Han L sedan and Tang L SUVs, offering 10C charging speeds. Deliveries of these vehicles began mid-way through April, with the Han L sedan starting at $A58,500 and the Tang L SUV priced from $A60,300.
Riz Akhtar, the founder of carloop, a company specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports, and trends, believes that with significant investment in building 15,000 charging sites, BYD may introduce potentially more affordable models in the future that charge as quickly as the Han L and Tang L do today.
Riz Akhtar, a mechanical engineer with a passion for EVs, is also driving a red Tesla Model 3, demonstrating his commitment to reducing transport emissions in Australia.
Longshine and Xiaoju Charging have extensive experience with charging infrastructure. Xiaoju Charging is involved with rolling out and operating charging infrastructure for Didi, one of China's top ridesharing platforms.
While the specifics of this partnership and the rollout of 15,000 charging stations are not yet fully detailed, it is clear that BYD is making strides towards a more sustainable future, offering rapid charging solutions for its EVs and potentially introducing more affordable models in the future.
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