All The Ways BYD Is Leaving Tesla In The Dust

Chinese automaker BYD‘s new 5-minute EV charging technology might be one of the biggest breakthroughs the industry has seen so far. But experts say there’s reason to temper enthusiasm. Still, BYD has gone from low-cost battery maker to global automotive giant in a short time. Its ability to innovate shows just how far ahead Chinese automakers are compared with global rivals, including Tesla.

Chapters:

0:00 - 01:42 Introduction

01:51 Chapter 1: The juggernaut

03:27 Chapter 2: 5-minute charging

04:46 Chapter 3: Technical hurdles

09:55 Chapter 4: The business case

Producer: Robert Ferris

Editor: Darren Geeter

Animation: Mallory Brangan, Jason Reginato

Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi

Additional footage: Getty Images, BYD, Hyundai, Lucid, Tesla

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All The Ways BYD Is Leaving Tesla In The Dust