China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes

Why did Tesla sales fall for the first time in 12 years? Tesla sales fell for the first time in years Tesla sales fell for the first time in years Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD says its new cars can be charged in almost the same time it takes to refill a gas engine vehicle at the pump, giving the world’s top EV seller a major advantage in a highly competitive market. BYD’s new 1 megawatt flash chargers can power vehicles in five to eight minutes, according to the company, which plans to build 4,000 new charging stations across China….