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As competition over megawatt (MW)-class ultra-fast charging technology intensifies in the Chinese electric vehicle market, Chery has entered the race by unveiling its “Volt-Dragon” system, which delivers a maximum charging power of 1.44 MW.
Currently, CATL’s third-generation Shenxing battery leads the ultra-fast charging race in China, recording a charge time of 6 minutes and 27 seconds from 10% to 98%. The Volt-Dragon system unveiled by Chery this time takes 6 minutes and 50 seconds to charge from 10% to 97%, overtaking existing competitors BYD Blade Battery 2.0 (9 minutes), Geely Energy Golden Brick (8 minutes and 42 seconds), and Hongqi Ultra Fast Charge (8 minutes and 3 seconds) to leap directly into second place in the industry.
The Volt-Dragon system announced by Chery this time can secure a driving range of 500 km with just a 5-minute charge. Support for high-voltage platforms of 800 V and above, as well as 1,000 V and above, is now standard. It features silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors with a system efficiency of 96.5% and an immersion cooling method to manage heat generated during megawatt charging. Additionally, it is equipped with a lightweight cable reduced by 2 kg, a low-noise design under 50 dBA, automatic charging using robotic arms, and V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) power reverse transmission functionality, enhancing the convenience of charging infrastructure.
Chery plans to begin construction of 100 Volt-Dragon charging stations in 10 cities within China, with expansion planned within the year, and has set a goal of securing more than 20,000 V2G-compatible charging stations worldwide by 2029. As BYD is already rapidly expanding its Flash Charging stations with a target of reaching 20,000 locations, competition for leadership in ultra-fast charging infrastructure among Chinese automakers is expected to become even fiercer.
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