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Old 07-11-2025, 10:09 AM   #2387
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Originally Posted by Bigtime View Post
Just came across this on Bluesky, BYD introducing charging stations that give 250 miles of range in 5 minutes. What type of electrical grid would be needed to get stuff like this set up all over a country? Seeing this in light of a story like Winsor's waiting for charging stations, it could be game changing.

https://bsky.app/profile/yonahfreema.../3ltoxgtgfk22h
That speed is awesome from the delivery perspective but the issue is that vehicles can accept that charge so will be throttled by their internal battery and electrical architecture. Very few vehicles are 800 volt right now and it's uncertain when we could see 1000 volt vehicles in North America.
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