Chinese electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturers are racing to reduce charging times to under 10 minutes [1].

This shift aims to make EV charging comparable to the time spent refueling a petrol car, which could significantly accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles [1, 4].

Industry leaders such as BYD, CATL, and Geely, alongside second-tier suppliers like CALB Group, EVE Energy, and Sunwoda, showcased these technologies at the Beijing Auto Show, which ran until May 3 [1, 6].

Geely's Lynk & Co brand announced that its new 900V Energee Golden Brick technology allows a vehicle to hit 10-97% charge in under nine minutes [3].

CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, demonstrated technology that can add over 300 miles of range in just minutes [5].

Second-tier Chinese battery suppliers, including CALB Group, EVE Energy, and Sunwoda, unveiled products capable of boosting power to 70% from a starting point of 10% [1].

These advancements are part of a broader effort to eliminate "range anxiety" and remove the same barriers to entry for consumers who prefer traditional internal combustion engines [1, 4].

While the hardware is ready, the widespread adoption of these ultra-fast chargers will depend on the availability of high-power charging infrastructure up to 900V [3].

“Chinese electric vehicle and battery manufacturers are racing to reduce charging times to under 10 minutes.”

The push for sub-10-minute charging represents a critical transition from battery capacity expansion to charging efficiency. By targeting the parity of petrol refueling, Chinese manufacturers are positioning themselves to dominate the global EV infrastructure standard, potentially forcing international competitors to shift their focus from increasing range to reducing downtime.