5-Minute EV Charging Era Becomes Reality
Lynk & Co Unveils 1.1 MW Ultra-Fast Charging Capability
Another Leap for China’s EV Technology
Ultra-fast charger - Source: Ziker
Electric mobility brand Lynk & Co has officially jumped into the race for ultra‑fast charging technology.
The new 10+ electric sedan supports 1.1 MW charging capability. Industry observers say that level of power brings EV charging times closer to the experience of refueling a gasoline vehicle.
In tests, the 10+ charged from 10% to 70% in 4 minutes 22 seconds, and from 10% to 80% in just 5 minutes 32 seconds.
900V Battery Architecture
The Key to Ultra‑Fast Charging
10+ - Source: Lynk & Co
The performance rests on a 900V high‑voltage architecture and a so‑called "Shield Gold Brick" battery design.
On an approximately 100 kWh pack, the system sustains an average charging power of about 492 kW, with peak output exceeding 1.1 MW.
It can reach roughly 97% state of charge in about 8 minutes 42 seconds, a marked improvement over earlier EVs.
Going Head-to-Head with BYD…
China’s Charging‑Speed Arms Race Intensifies
10+ - Source: Lynk & Co
BYD has already demonstrated 1 MW‑class charging technology that can add roughly 400 km (CLTC) of range in five minutes.
Lynk & Co has matched that level of charging performance, creating a direct competitive front between major Chinese brands.
Industry observers say Chinese brands are effectively setting the pace on charging speeds globally.
Wildcards: Durability and Infrastructure…
Real‑world results may differ
10+ - Source: Lynk & Co
Still, concerns about ultra‑fast charging remain among engineers and fleet operators.
Questions include the impact on battery longevity, whether the same peak rates can be sustained in everyday conditions, and the scale and cost of upgrading charging infrastructure.
Notably, these demonstrations were run on Ziker’s V4 ultra‑fast charger (rated up to 1.2 MW), so analysts caution that achieving the same performance in typical public settings may be challenging.
Industry experts say that if charging can reliably drop into the five‑minute range, one of the largest barriers to EV adoption would be removed — a development that could reshape the global market.
