BYD Claims EV Battery Can Charge in 5 Minutes—A Game Changer for Electric Cars

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 19, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on BYD’s groundbreaking claim that it can charge an EV battery in just five minutes, enough for 200 miles of range. If this innovation proves real and is adopted widely, it could accelerate EV adoption and reduce reliance on gas-powered cars.