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Chinese automakers unveil five-minute ultrafast EV charging

Original: Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging

Chinese carmakers are pushing ahead in electric vehicle technology with ultrafast charging systems that can recharge a battery in about five minutes. The development, widely reported in US regional newspapers, is being framed as a sign that China is extending its lead over Western and Japanese competitors in the race to make electric cars as convenient to refuel as petrol vehicles.

Why now: Reports that Chinese EVs can now charge in five minutes are sparking debate over whether Western automakers are falling behind in battery technology.

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