According to test data released on 7/3, the Lynk & Co 10+ model, built on a 900 V high-voltage platform and utilizing Geely's Energee Golden Brick LFP battery, achieved charging speeds of 10%-70% state of charge (SOC) in 4 minutes 22 seconds. It reached 10%-80% SOC in 5 minutes 32 seconds and 10%-97% in 8 minutes 42 seconds. These speeds are quicker than BYD's MW fast charging results, which recorded 10%-70% in 5 minutes and 10%-97% in 9 minutes.
Maximum charging power during the test reached 1,100 kW, maintaining over 500 kW even after the battery reached 80% SOC.
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The Lynk & Co 10+ model applies Geely's fast charging technology. Photo: Geely |
The tests were conducted using Zeekr's V4 MW fast charging piles, though the company has not yet announced a timeline for their mass deployment. As of the end of February, Geely's self-built charging network included 2,103 charging stations and 10,212 charging piles, covering 215 cities nationwide. This network comprises: 6,269 stations in highway service areas, 1,216 800 V super-fast charging stations, and 5,468 super-fast charging piles.
In contrast, BYD installed its 5,000th MW fast charging station earlier this month and plans to build 20,000 stations by the end of the year to meet large-scale charging demand.
The Lynk & Co 10+ model features several enhancements, including improvements to its battery cooling system, enabling ultra-fast charging. This platform is also employed in the Zeekr 001 model, which recently upgraded to 900 V, achieving a 10-80% charge in just 7 minutes.
Lynk & Co states that the 10+ offers more than just impressive charging parameters; it also boasts track-tuned performance and 912 horsepower. The most powerful version of the vehicle can reach a top speed of 240 km/h.
While current plans are to launch this model exclusively in China, Lynk & Co also has a presence in Europe. With BYD's intentions to introduce MW fast chargers on the continent and Geely's new vehicle models, Europe could emerge as the next frontier for ultra-fast electric vehicle charging technology.
My Anh (according to CarNewsChina, InsideEVs)
