Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has presented a new 1000-volt charging system that is supposed to charge electric cars for 470 kilometers of driving time in just five minutes. The system will initially be used primarily in high-end models, said BYD founder and Chairman Wang Chuanfu at the product launch on Monday. The technology is expected to be ready for use in April 2025. In addition, dedicated 1000 kW charging stations are to be installed in China.