Geely's New EV Battery Charges to 70% in Just 4 Minutes
A Chinese automaker just set a new world record for electric vehicle charging speed, topping up from 10% to 70% in under five minutes. The breakthrough could change how we think about road trips in electric cars.
Imagine pulling into a charging station with your electric car nearly empty and leaving with a 70% charge before you've finished your coffee.
Geely's Lynk & Co brand just made that possible. Their new 900V Energee Golden Brick Battery charged from 10% to 70% in just 4 minutes and 22 seconds during testing. That's faster than most people spend in a gas station bathroom.
The numbers get even better. The battery reaches 80% charge in 5 minutes and 32 seconds, and hits 97% in under 9 minutes. These times beat the previous record holder, BYD's Blade 2.0 battery, by nearly a minute.
The technology works by supporting peak charging power of 1,100 kilowatts when the battery is low. As the battery fills up, the system intelligently reduces power to protect long-term battery health. Even at 97% charge, the battery still draws 350 kilowatts, matching some of today's fastest chargers at their peak performance.
The Ripple Effect
This breakthrough addresses one of the biggest barriers keeping people from switching to electric vehicles: charging anxiety. When charging takes less time than a typical rest stop, electric road trips become just as convenient as gas-powered ones.
The advance is already creating healthy competition in the EV industry. Since Geely's announcement, other manufacturers have accelerated their own fast-charging programs. BYD recently installed its 5,000th megawatt charging station and plans to build 20,000 by year's end.
There is a catch, though. These ultra-fast speeds require special charging stations that aren't widely available yet. In China, Geely has built over 10,000 charging points across 215 cities, but that's still a fraction of what's needed. Outside China, particularly in Europe and North America, the infrastructure is even further behind.
Most public chargers in Europe max out at 350 kilowatts, well below what this battery can handle. The technology is ready, but the charging networks are still catching up.
Still, the fact that we're now measuring EV charging times in minutes rather than hours represents genuine progress. As more automakers push these boundaries, the infrastructure will follow. The competition to build faster, more convenient charging networks benefits everyone considering an electric vehicle.
The future of worry-free electric road trips just got a lot closer.
More Images
Based on reporting by New Atlas
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
Spread the positivity!
Share this good news with someone who needs it
