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Five‑minute EV charging becomes reality
Lynk & Co unveils 1.1 MW ultra‑fast charging
Another leap in Chinese EV technology
Ultra‑fast charger – Source: Ziker
Lynk & Co has formally entered the ultra‑fast charging race.
The new 10+ electric sedan supports peak charging power of 1.1 MW, and the company says charging times now approach the convenience of refueling a gasoline car.
In independent tests, charging from 10% to 70% took 4 minutes 22 seconds, while 10% to 80% required 5 minutes 32 seconds.
900V battery architecture
The key to ultra‑fast charging
10+ – Source: Lynk & Co
The capability rests on a 900V high‑voltage architecture paired with a Shield Gold Brick battery pack.
With an approximately 100 kWh battery, the system sustains an average charging power around 492 kW and can exceed a 1.1 MW peak.
It can also reach about 97% state of charge in roughly 8 minutes 42 seconds, a substantial improvement over typical EV charging times.
Taking on BYD…
China’s charging‑speed race heats up
10+ – Source: Lynk & Co
BYD has already demonstrated 1 MW‑class charging, claiming it can add roughly 400 km (CLTC) of range in around five minutes.
Lynk & Co matches that level of performance, setting up direct competition between Chinese OEMs on charging speed.
Industry observers say Chinese brands are taking the lead globally when it comes to charging power and speed.
Durability and infrastructure remain variables…
Real‑world results could differ
10+ – Source: Lynk & Co
Experts warn of potential trade‑offs with ultra‑fast charging.
Key concerns include long‑term battery degradation, whether chargers can sustain peak rates in everyday conditions, and the pace of public charging infrastructure buildout.
Because the demonstration used Ziker’s V4 ultra‑fast charger (rated up to 1.2 MW), analysts caution against expecting identical results on typical public chargers.
Industry analysts say that if charging times routinely fall into the five‑minute range, one of the biggest hurdles to EV adoption would be removed. They are watching closely for how this could reshape the global market.
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