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Geely Unveils AI-Driven Ultra-Fast EV Charging System
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Core Event
On September 23 in Ningbo, China, Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. introduced a new “smart-charging” system that it says can raise a battery from 10 % to 70 % state-of-charge in 4 minutes 30 seconds and to 97 % in under 9 minutes. The system pairs a 2,250-kilowatt peak charger with cloud-based AI that predicts battery temperature and adjusts power delivery. Tests cited by Geely involved a Zeekr 001 sedan and a Lynk & Co 10 hybrid.
Background & Context
China’s EV market has seen sales decline for eleven consecutive months through August, prompting manufacturers to seek technology that eases range anxiety. Geely’s move follows BYD Co.’s earlier rollout of a flash-charging system that reaches 70 % from 10 % in five minutes and 97 % in nine minutes. BYD, the world’s largest EV maker since overtaking Tesla, has also announced plans to install 90,000 megawatt-level stations by 2028, according to a Deutsche Bank briefing.
Data & Statistics
- Charging power: 2,250 kW peak (Geely).
- Charge times (Geely): 10 % -> 70 % in 4 min 30 s; 10 % -> 97 % in 8 min 40 s under normal ambient temperatures.
- Charge times (BYD): 10 % -> 70 % in 5 min; 10 % -> 97 % in 9 min.
- EU requirement (Euro 7, effective 29 Nov): batteries must retain 80 % capacity after five years/100,000 km and 72 % after eight years/160,000 km.
- EU charging pool mandate: 600 kW total by 2027 (AFIR). Geely’s single connector would exceed that total by nearly fourfold.
Official Statements & Responses
Geely executive Zhang Dewang noted that while current speeds approach physical limits, the company’s AI-driven approach ensures stability and safety at ultra-high power. He described the broader ecosystem as evolving toward a “gas-station-like” model with multiple brands sharing infrastructure, which he expects to accelerate global fast-charging rollout. The AI, named Xingrui PowerMind, predicts cell temperatures, maintaining an average of 55 °C with a ceiling of 65 °C, and employs a lithium-ion pulse-restoration technique to mitigate degradation from repeated rapid charging.
Why It Matters
If the claimed performance proves reliable at scale, Geely’s system could substantially reduce charging time, addressing a key barrier to EV adoption in markets where fast-charging networks are still sparse. The technology also raises questions about battery longevity under megawatt-level loads, a concern highlighted by the Euro 7 durability standards. By positioning AI at the core of power management, Geely aims to differentiate its offerings from BYD’s flash-charging network and to influence the emerging architecture of next-generation charging stations worldwide.