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Geely Unveils AI-Powered Ultra-Fast EV Charging System
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Launch Event and Core Technology
On September 23, Geely Auto Group introduced “Geely Smart Charging,” an AI-driven platform built around a 2.2-megawatt (2 250 kW) single-gun charger. In tests with a Lynk & Co 10 and a Zeekr 001, the system delivered a 10 %-to-70 % charge in 4.5 minutes and a 10 %-to-97 % charge in 8 minutes 40 seconds. The charger uses a five-point liquid-cooling chain and a predictive AI model—Xingrui PowerMind—co-developed with StepFun, which forecasts battery temperature 30 seconds ahead and keeps average temperature below 55 °C.
Market Context and Competition
Geely’s rollout arrives as China’s EV market has recorded 11 consecutive months of sales decline through August, a slowdown linked to the phase-out of state subsidies. Rivals such as BYD and CATL are also pursuing megawatt-level flash-charging. BYD’s system reaches 10 %-to-70 % in five minutes and plans 90 000 stations by 2028. CATL’s third-generation Shenxing battery can charge from 10 % to 80 % in 3 minutes 44 seconds, with mass production slated for late 2026.
Technical Data and Performance Metrics
- Peak charger output: 2.2 MW (Geely); 1.5 MW (BYD); 1.2 MW (Tesla Megacharger).
- Charge times (10 %->70 %): 4.5 min (Geely); 5 min (BYD); ~20 min (typical U.S. fast chargers).
- Charge times (10 %->97 %): 8 min 40 s (Geely); 9 min (BYD).
- Battery cooling: Five-point liquid system covering station storage, cable, port, and vehicle pack.
- Battery-life claim: AI-managed charging plus lithium-ion pulse restoration purportedly extends cycle life by 20 %.
Official Statements & Responses
Gan Jiayue, CEO of Geely Auto Group, said the battery temperature stayed below 55 °C for 57 % of the high-power session, peaking at 64 °C, one degree under the national safety ceiling. He added that the charging ecosystem will eventually resemble traditional gasoline stations, with multi-brand infrastructure accelerating rollout.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact 10 %-to-70 % duration. Reuters and Chinese outlets report 4.5 minutes, while Bloomberg and InsideEVs cite 4 minutes 30 seconds. Independent verification has not been disclosed.
Infrastructure Expansion Plans
Geely aims for more than 22 000 charging stations and over 100 000 connectors (including 15 000 smart stations) by the end of 2027, with county-level coverage across China. First-time owners of eligible models receive RMB 2 000 in charging credits over two years (eligible until January 1 2028) and an eight-year or 200 000 km battery warranty. BYD targets 20 000 flash-charging stations by year-end and 90 000 by 2028, with 10 000 already in service as of August 28. Sunwoda Mobility proposes 10 000 solar-storage flash stations by the end of 2027.
Verbatim Quotes
- “China is way, way, way ahead in terms of multiple players engaged in the charging competition,” — Lei Xing, independent analyst.
- “Overall, while the battery-charging network in the U.S. is growing at a rapid pace, it is still well behind China’s ultrafast charging speeds by orders of magnitude,” — Neal Ganguli.
- “Competition in the auto industry is shifting from manufacturing capability to ecosystem collaboration capability.” — Geely Auto Group