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Based on the figures here, they’re claiming around 400 miles of range added in 300 seconds (60% of the full 677 mile range); contrast this with around 100 seconds for a typical gas pump (8 gal/min) and typical efficiency (30 mpg). It suggests that you’d need around 5MW chargers to truly get to the speed of a gas pump.

On the other hand, 5 minutes is already a huge improvement over 15-30 minutes, and it’s fast enough to remove much of the friction of recharging an EV.

Really wish this kind of tech would come to North America…



5mins is really as good as it has to be. Almost everyone needs a bathroom break or gets a drink/snack after 400miles.


Its also fast enough that I don't have to plan for it. I could be running errands, note a low charge, and unless I'm in a big hurry stop for a charge.


I sometimes spend 3-5 minutes washing all the windows. But I do dream of making F1-style pit stops on my cross-country treks.


And you can do that while charging as there is no need to sit and hold a pump handle.




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