'Light years ahead of the rest of the world': China shows off the future of EV batteries at the Beijing Auto Show — as CATL and BYD race to cut charging times down to just five minutes
At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Chinese companies CATL and BYD showcased breakthroughs in EV battery technology aimed at reducing charging times to under 10 minutes. The event highlighted China's leadership in fast-charging solutions, with multiple firms unveiling batteries capable of rapid power boosts. These advancements signal a significant leap in electric vehicle infrastructure and performance.
- ▪CATL demonstrated its Shenxing 3 EB battery, which can charge from 10% to 98% in 6.5 minutes.
- ▪BYD unveiled battery technology that charges from 10% to 97% in nine minutes.
- ▪Second-tier Chinese suppliers like CALB Group, EVE Energy, and Sunwoda also introduced batteries capable of 10% to 70% charge in under 10 minutes.
- ▪Sunwoda showcased an eBike battery that charges from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes and lasts for at least 2,000 cycles.
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Vehicle Tech Hybrid & Electric Vehicles 'Light years ahead of the rest of the world': China shows off the future of EV batteries at the Beijing Auto Show — as CATL and BYD race to cut charging times down to just five minutes News By Leon Poultney published 2 May 2026 This year's Beijing Auto Show was as much about battery tech as it was about cars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / CFOTO / Bloomberg) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter BYD and CATL are embroiled in a race to cut charging timesFast-charging dominated this year’s…
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