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How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has developed an ultra-fast EV charger that can charge vehicles nearly as quickly as filling up a gas tank, potentially easing one of the biggest barriers to wider EV adoption.

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Chinese automaker BYD has developed electric vehicle chargers that can add up to 600 miles of range in just 9 minutes, significantly faster than typical fast chargers. However, this technology is currently only available for BYD's own vehicles in China and Europe.

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