Geely Claims 10–70% EV Charging in 4 Minutes 30 Seconds

The automaker says its 2,250 kW Smart Charging system can charge tested Lynk & Co and Zeekr models faster than BYD’s system, though Geely trails in charging-station deployment.

Source: Detik Oto2026-09-251 min read

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Geely has unveiled Smart Charging, a system combining AI developed with StepFun and the company’s fifth-generation charging station. Geely says it can deliver up to 2,250 kW. In tests with the Lynk & Co 01 and Zeekr 001, charging from 10% to 70% took 4 minutes 30 seconds, while reaching 97% took 8 minutes 40 seconds.

The system uses AI to anticipate battery temperature and adjust charging speeds in real time, keeping temperatures below 55°C, according to Geely. The company also introduced its Ultra Short Blade battery, which it says reduces temperature during charging by up to 10%.

Geely’s claimed charging times are ahead of BYD’s Flash Charging figures cited in the report. However, BYD has a much larger network: it had installed more than 10,000 fast-charging stations in China within six months of introducing its technology and aims to reach 20,000 there by the end of 2026, with expansion planned across several overseas markets.

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