The future of EV charging? BYD reveals 'world's first' station that combines solar, robotic charging arms…
- Charging site uses robotic arms to autonomously charge cars
- Flash Charging is capable of 10% to 70% top-ups in five minutes
- Built-in solar generates electricity for later use
BYD is on a product offensive in the Middle East at the moment. Having just taken the wraps off its electric Rolls-Royce rival with the mightily impressive Altior model, it then proceeded to showcase its next-generation charging facilities.
The Chinese automaker says it is the "world’s first" integrated solar, energy storage, Flash Charging and robotics-assisted system of its kind, marrying its ultra-fast charging set-up with solar generation and added convenience features.
Flash Charging allows for 10% to 70% battery top-ups in five minutes and 10% to 97% in nine minutes with compatible BYD group vehicles, while robotic charging arms work alongside the company’s existing Automated Valet Parking functionality so drivers don’t have to lift a finger.
Essentially, motorists pull up, press a...
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