Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a new platform for electric vehicles called the “Super e-Platform.” The platform includes batteries with ultra-fast charging support, high-performance electric motors, and silicon carbide power chips. The batteries support voltages of up to 1,000 volts and currents of up to 1,000 amperes, allowing the use of chargers with a capacity of up to 1,000 kW. The company also announced the construction of 4,000 charging stations with such power.

Key features of the new platform

Ultra-fast charging

The batteries support voltages of up to 1,000 volts and currents of up to 1,000 amperes, allowing the use of chargers with a capacity of up to 1,000 kW (1 MW). A 1,360 kW liquid-cooled charger can provide a range of 2 km per second or 400 km in 5 minutes. BYD plans to build 4,000 high-power charging stations, which can significantly reduce the time EVs spend charging.

High-performance electric motors

BYD’s new motor reaches a rotation speed of 30,511 rpm, a record for mass-produced electric motors.
The motor’s peak power is 580 kW, which also makes it the most powerful mass-produced electric motor in the world.

Silicon carbide (SiC) power chips

The use of silicon carbide in power chips improves efficiency and reduces energy loss, which is especially important for high-voltage systems.

New models based on the Super e-Platform:

Han L EV (sedan):

• The all-wheel drive version accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.7 seconds.
• The top speed is over 300 km / h.

Tang L (sports SUV):

The all-wheel drive version accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.

Market competition

BYD is ahead of Tesla in terms of charging power (1000 kW versus 500 kW for the Tesla V4).
Other Chinese manufacturers such as Zeekr (800 kW) and Huawei (600 kW) are also actively developing ultra-fast charging technologies.

BYD strategy

In 2022, BYD completely abandoned the production of internal combustion engines, focusing on electric vehicles and hybrids. In 2024, the company sold more than 4 million electric vehicles for the first time, confirming its market leadership.

BYD is also the second largest manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries in the world, which gives it control over key components for electric vehicles.

BYD continues to develop technologies aimed at reducing the charging time of electric vehicles and improving their performance. The introduction of the Super e-Platform and related developments could impact the further development of the electric vehicle market, particularly in the areas of charging infrastructure and energy efficiency.