NewzHONG KONG (AP) — Chinese electric vehicles’ ultrafast charging is only getting faster. In April, CATL rolled out technology that can charge an EV from 10% to 80% in 3 minutes and 44 seconds, and from 10% to 98% in 6 minutes and 27 seconds.Despite the breakthroughs, experts cautioned there are other obstacles.“The real challenge is whether the battery can accept that level of current quickly and repeatedly without overheating, excessive degradation or internal bottlenecks,” said Chris Liu, a Shanghai-based senior analyst at Omdia, a technology research and advisory group.EV makers face intense competition inside ChinaWith more than 100 domestic passenger car brands, Chinese auto makers face intense competition. Domestic car sales have fallen for months in China as automakers are exporting more cars overseas.
A focus on technological advancements like ultrafast charging is a way to set themselves apart and try to improve sales.But success will depend on factors including the scale of companies' charg…
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