The best part: existing and new battery tech will work with the solution, and it's cheap to add to existing manufacturting, ...

This time, in the form of BYD’s new battery system which is reportedly capable of charging an electric car in just five minutes – roughly the same amount of time as refueling a combustion vehicle.

Electronic car makers and battery companies have been studying ... Also, the technology will let you replenish your “tank” with a charge that will give you 400km of range, or about 250 miles.

The battery chemistry is likely central to the car’s fast-charging capability. LFP batteries have long been regarded for their stability and safety; they don’t catch fire nearly as readily as ...