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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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