120,000 engineers, 45 patents filed... per day! How the Chinese BYD will outpace the competition in the electric vehicle market

BYD, now the leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled its new electric platform that allows charging a car in just five minutes for a range of 470 kilometers. This significant advancement is driven by a workforce of 120,000 engineers filing 45 patents daily, far ahead of Western competitors.

The company announced its Super e-Platform on March 17, showcasing a technology that enables cars to be charged in the same time it takes to fill up with gasoline. Stella Li, the executive vice president, is currently on a European tour to promote this innovation.

BYD is planning to install 4,000 ultra-fast charging stations with up to 1,000 kilowatts of power. With over 4 million vehicles sold in 2024, BYD is surpassing Tesla. The company's stock has surged by 47% this year, and it aims to expand its presence in Europe with 120 dealerships by 2025.