If you’re wondering just how far ahead China‘s electric vehicle (EV) game is, here’s something to think about. A recent video making rounds on Chinese social media, courtesy of CarNewsChina, has everyone talking about the Li Auto Mega minivan’s lightning-fast charging capabilities. This futuristic family car, offering three rows of seating, is hitting the Chinese market on March 1 with a price tag of about $83,000.
Li Auto’s Mega Minivan will be available in the Chinese EV Market on March 1
Li Auto, a name that’s becoming synonymous with premium EVs in China, is setting crazy benchmarks. The Mega minivan’s charging prowess is a case in point. In a demo at a fast-charging station, the Mega went from almost empty (just under 10%) to 80% charged in a mere 10 minutes and 36 seconds. That’s quicker than a coffee break and makes the charging times of U.S. EVs look downright leisurely.
For a bit of perspective, the fastest fast-charging EVs in the States, like the Kia EV6, might get you from 10% to 80% in about 18 minutes if you’re lucky. Sure, most EV owners charge their rides overnight at home, but when you’re on the move, charging speed is king.
What’s even more impressive is how much juice the Mega gets in such a short time. Starting with just 68 kilometers left in the tank, it rocketed up to 568 kilometers of range after the charge. That’s about 310 miles added in just over 10 minutes. This feat is partly thanks to the Mega’s battery, supplied by CATL, one of China’s leading battery makers. The minivan can handle a peak charging rate of 521 kilowatts (kW), which is more than double the capacity of the best Teslas out there. Meanwhile, the U.S. is playing catch-up, with its top charging stations offering up to 350 kW and only a handful of cars that can fully utilize such power.
China’s not just leading in terms of vehicle capabilities; its charging infrastructure is also miles ahead, with stations ready to pump out 500 kW or more. This is quite impressive, and it’s only uphill from here. Let’s see what China plans to achieve with its EVs in the near future.
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