Geely, one of China’s largest car manufacturers, rolled out a breakthrough electric‑vehicle charging solution on Wednesday that promises to charge a vehicle from 10% to 70% in only 4.5 minutes and to 97% in just 8 minutes and 40 seconds under normal ambient temperatures. The company says the system, supported by a 2.2‑megawatt charging infrastructure and a high‑rate battery, is the fastest in the industry.
AI safeguards and battery health monitoring
To keep the ultra‑fast charging process safe and stable, Geely is deploying artificial intelligence across both cloud‑based and on‑vehicle platforms. The AI uses twin‑simulation models in the cloud and deep‑learning algorithms on the vehicle itself to continuously monitor battery health, manage thermal control, and predict potential hazards before they arise.
Response to BYD’s flash‑charging push
The new technology is a direct response to aggressive moves by rival BYD, which earlier this year introduced a flash‑charging system capable of taking a battery from 10% to 97% in nine minutes and plans to build 90,000 charging stations by 2028, according to Deutsche Bank. Geely’s faster charging times aim to ease range anxiety and win back customers as China’s EV market has seen sales decline for 11 consecutive months through August.
Future charging ecosystem
Geely executive Zhang Dewang told Reuters that the broader charging ecosystem will eventually resemble traditional gasoline stations, with multiple brands offering services at a single location. He added that multi‑party infrastructure development will accelerate the global rollout of fast‑charging networks.
Next‑generation battery and vehicle upgrades
Alongside the charging breakthrough, Geely introduced a next‑generation electric‑vehicle battery and an upgraded Galaxy E5 pure‑electric SUV. The company highlighted that while current charging speeds are approaching physical limits, the marginal gains from pushing even faster speeds will become increasingly small.
Geely’s announcements come at a time when Chinese automakers are locked in a technology race, competing not only on price but also on intelligent driving systems, vehicle range, and ultra‑fast charging capabilities. The company hopes that its AI‑enhanced, ultra‑fast charging solution will differentiate its offerings and help revive domestic sales.
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