Sunwoda, a Chinese battery brand, has revealed a new EV battery charging system that it says can add roughly 100 kilometers of range per minute. According to the company, the battery can achieve a 10% to 97% state of charge in less than 10 minutes, all at room temperature.
The performance figures signal Sunwoda's entry into the so-called "flash charging" race, a growing field of battery makers working to slash EV charging times. The company's announcement highlights a focus on making fast charging practical without relying on elevated temperatures or other special conditions.
While the announcement does not disclose details on battery chemistry, lifespan, or cost, the charging speed alone would put Sunwoda's technology among the fastest publicly revealed in the industry. As more players join this race, the pressure to deliver ultra-rapid charging that works under everyday conditions is clearly intensifying.