Megawatt charging: read the fine print
BYD’s March 2025 Super e-Platform announcement described a 1,000V architecture and charging power reaching 1,000kW. The peak is impressive; the complete session still matters.
Canvas of Knowledge · 14 November 2026 · Illustrated explainerTHE ANNOUNCEMENT
The published launch identified Han L and Tang L as the initial Chinese models for the platform. It paired high voltage and current with changes to battery cells and power electronics.
POWER IS A RATE
A megawatt measures how quickly energy can flow, not the battery’s capacity. A station rating does not mean every connected car can accept that power.
ASK FOR THE SESSION
Look for the state-of-charge interval, temperature, compatible charger, sustained power and energy delivered. Announced range added also depends on the range-testing convention and vehicle configuration.
THE IDEA TO KEEPA peak figure is one point on a charging curve—not the duration of an entire stop.
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