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Chinese carmakers push 5-minute ultrafast EV charging
Original: Chinese auto companies race ahead on EVs with 5-minute ultrafast charging
Chinese automakers are racing ahead in electric vehicles with ultrafast charging technology that can refill a battery in about five minutes. The breakthrough narrows one of the biggest gaps between EVs and petrol cars, and highlights how far China's charging and battery innovation has pulled ahead of Western competitors. Commentators are watching whether the technology can be rolled out widely and how rivals will respond.
Why now: Chinese firms unveiling five-minute charging threatens to remove the main drawback of electric cars, prompting debate about the global auto industry's future.
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