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Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
BYD's 'game changing' five-minute EV flash chargers are coming to Europe within 12 months
BYD will bring its ultra-rapid electric car chargers to Europe, it has confirmed, meaning EV owners will be able to recharge as fast as filling up with petrol. The Chinese EV giant, which recently dethroned Tesla as the biggest electric car maker in the world, has confirmed it will install a network of 'flash chargers' in Europe within the next 12 months. BYD's (which stands for Build Your Dreams) executive vice president Stella Li announced the news to journalists in Brussels last week. The ultra-rapid chargers use a 1,000kW architecture, making them much more powerful than its US rival's Superchargers, which only charge up to 250kW and deliver 172 miles in 15 minutes. Li claims the flash chargers will allow EV drivers to replenish their batteries in just five minutes with the technology described as a 'game changer' that will boost EV confidence and remove range and charge anxiety. Initially, the devices will be installed at BYD dealerships, though other partnerships and locations are currently under consideration. Part of the brand's Super e-Platform – which includes an overhauled powertrain, an upgraded motor and battery - the 'flash chargers' add 1.2 miles of range per second, which gives the five-minute industry-first figure. The chargers also let cars with older batteries top up 20 to 30 per cent faster than normal. BYD already sells EVs equipped with batteries that can recharge up to 250 miles (400km) in five minutes. While the confirmation from Stella Li is good news for European BYD drivers, no extra details have been given as to how the chargers will cater for European EV technology. There are currently limitations on Europe's CCS (Combined Charging System) rapid chargers which cap power at 500kW, with many manufacturers limiting EVs to lower charging figures to help long term battery health. Most European EVs can handle up to 200kW on a 500A charger, with only a few able to handle up to 350kW. BYD's 1,000kW chargers massively overshoot this. The expansion of BYD's charging network into Europe is the latest part of the Shenzhen-based company's goal to dominate the EV and plug-in hybrid market in Europe. Li explained that by 2030 BYD wants to be a major player in the European automotive market, with plans to open a production site in Hungary this year, along with a R&D centre and a European headquarters in Budapest. BYD's European sales have seen steadily monthly growth of 10 per cent, Li says, with the carmaker aiming to build more production sites on the continent in the future if sales continue to go well. Li commented: 'We are going to build in Europe to sell in Europe. We are looking at the long term. We are here to stay.' Which BYD cars can you buy in the UK? BYD arrived in 2023 and brought with it three models which undercut European brands by offering high levels of quality, tech, and battery advancements for a more affordable price: the Atto 3, the Dolphin and the Seal which cost £37,705, £26,205 and £45,705 respectively. The forthcoming Atto 2 compact SUV will arrive later this year and is set to start at £30,000. BYD has announced its Dolphin Surf city EV will go on sale later this year and offer 'the best value' in its class while costing less than £20,000. This will shake up the cheap EV market. As of March, there are 60 BYD dealer locations and counting.
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Tesla Warns Drivers About Monumental NJ Charging Station Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tesla announced it will decommission 64 Supercharger stalls along the New Jersey Turnpike after the state awarded an exclusive electric vehicle (EV) charging contract to a competing provider. The decision by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) prompted criticism from Tesla, which described the move as a setback for the state's zero-emission goals. 'Decommissioned' In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, the company wrote, "The New Jersey Turnpike Authority ('NJTA') has chosen a sole third-party charging provider to serve the New Jersey Turnpike and is not allowing us to co-locate. "As a result, NJTA requested 64 existing Supercharger stalls on the New Jersey Turnpike to not be renewed and be decommissioned." NJTA spokesperson Thomas Feeney told Newsweek in an email that EV charging company Applegreen, "Already had an agreement with the Turnpike Authority to operate restaurants and travel marts in the service areas." Stock image: Tesla electric vehicle recharging stations. Stock image: Tesla electric vehicle recharging stations. Photo by Dirk Van Geel / Getty Images Why It Matters Tesla said the removal of Tesla's Superchargers from high-traffic highway plazas will reduce fast-charging options for New Jersey's EV drivers. The affected stations, located at eight service plazas, had previously provided Tesla owners with rapid charging options directly on the turnpike. In the same tweet, Tesla said the "NJTA's decision to remove, rather than add, critical charging infrastructure is a setback for New Jersey's EV adoption goals of 100% Zero-Emission New Car Sales by 2035." The NJTA, however, said that Applegreen committed to installing 240 EV chargers on the turnpike and Garden State Parkway, the two roads operated by the Turnpike Authority, where as Tesla has maintained 76 chargers, exclusively on the turnpike. According to Feeney, Applegreen proposed installing universal, open access chargers in all 21 service areas on the turnpike and the parkway. "The Applegreen Electric chargers work on every make and model of EV, including Teslas," Feeney said. "Half of the chargers in each service area use [a North American Charging Standard] connection, which is the Tesla standard." What To Know Service areas on the New Jersey Turnpike will begin transitioning to Universal Open Access EV chargers starting June 6, according to a May 30 statement from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Newsweek reached out to Tesla on June 6 requesting further comment. What's Next Tesla indicated it remains open to collaboration if state officials reconsider. "We are still willing to invest in New Jersey Turnpike sites if [the New Jersey Turnpike] or [Governor Phil] Murphy want to reverse this decision," the company said in its tweet. "Otherwise, we will continue to build out the best possible infrastructure off the turnpike to serve Tesla owners and the electric vehicle drivers of New Jersey."
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Jersey is removing Tesla chargers from its turnpike. What about Mass.?
The removal of more than 60 Tesla Superchargers is underway from the super highway connecting northern and southern New Jersey. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) made the decision to instead go with a sole third-party charging provider to serve the state's turnpike and has not allowed Tesla to co-locate, the business wrote on X. '... NJTA requested 64 existing Supercharger stalls on the New Jersey Turnpike to not be renewed and be decommissioned,' the post reads. 'We have been preparing for three years for this potential outcome by building 116 stalls off the New Jersey Turnpike, ensuring no interruption for our customers.' Service areas on the New Jersey Turnpike will begin transitioning fully to Universal Open Access EV chargers on June 6, NJTA wrote on May 30 in a statement. The chargers, provided by Applegren Electric, are compatible with all makes and models of EVs. Tesla called the decision to eliminate the charging stations a setback for EV users on the highway, adding that it offered the NJTA above-market commercial terms, including an offer to build Superchargers at all New Jersey service plazas and with equipment upgrades like screens and NACS with CCS1 'magic docks.' 'Tesla always advocates for more infrastructure and co-location with additional third-party charging providers,' Tesla wrote. 'This drives down costs through optionality and accelerates EV adoption by having sufficient capacity to shoulder peaks.' Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, there are 97 Tesla Supercharger locations, according to Loan Center. While the majority of these locations are contracted with a business, four are located in plazas owned by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the agency told MassLive. 'MassDOT has contracted with Tesla to host Superchargers at 4 service plazas: Charlton East, Charlton West, Newton and Lexington,' the agency told MassLive. None of these locations will be canceled, MassDOT added. Tesla hopes that NJTA or New Jersey's Gov. Phil Murphy will change their minds regarding the state's cancelation. 'We are willing to invest in New Jersey Turnpike sites if the New Jersey Turnpike or Murphy want to reverse this decision,' the X post reads. 'Otherwise, we will continue to build out the best possible infrastructure off the Turnpike to serve Tesla owners and the electric vehicle drivers of New Jersey.' Read the original article on MassLive.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Adil Rashid backs Brook to balance white-ball captaincy with Test role
London [UK], : Ahead of his side's one-off Test against Zimbabwe on May 22 at Nottingham, England spin veteran Adil Rashid expressed that the newly-appointed white-ball captain Harry Brook can thrive as a leader in ODIs and T20Is while also fulfilling his commitments in Test cricket as a pure batter in non-captaincy role. Brook was announced as England's new white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation from the position over a dismal and winless ICC Champions Trophy campaign. Buttler had also fumbled England's ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC T20 World Cup title defences. Brook will lead both squads in his first series against the West Indies at home from May 29 onwards. Speaking ahead of the match as quoted by Sky Sports, Rashid said, "I am sure he is ready, but when someone takes over the captaincy, it is not an overnight thing. He has got time; he has done well so far with what he has done. "At Superchargers, he did well and has got a real positive mindset. He is quiet, but that is a good thing as well because he has that respect in the dressing room on and off the pitch." "I am sure he will be a very good leader, and going forward, he will do wonders for England cricket," he continued. Rashid said that Brook will not take his role lightly, and there is a lot of thought that has gone into his elevation as a captain. "It is a big task, it is a big thing, but they gave it to him because he thinks he can be the one." "We all believe he can be the leader and captain of the ODIs and T20. It will be tricky [to balance], but I am sure he has got the capability, the mindset, the hunger and drive to do that and lead England to wins and World Cups," he added. Rashid, who turned 37 in February, is still keen to be around as a crucial figure in the white-ball era under skipper Brook and head coach Brendon McCullum. He has featured in 292 international matches and was solid in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with three wickets in three matches. He aims to help England get back to their dominant ways ahead of next year's T20 World Cup, taking place in India and Sri Lanka. "Yeah, 100 per cent looking forward to it. It is a new era, with a new captain and new faces as well, so looking forward to it," Rashid reflected. "Baz McCullum is coming in, this will be his first time coaching at home as England's white-ball head coach. An exciting challenge, a new era and looking forward to that." "The next assignment we have is the 2026 World Cup. We are building towards that and making sure when we get to that stage, we are ready," he concluded.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Photos of the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland, an Outdoorsy EV SUV
Read the Full Story The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is the brand's third EV, and the new mid-size EV SUV has a whole lot in common with the mechanically identical Subaru Trailseeker. The bZ Woodland is an adventure-ready electric SUV with 8.3 inches of ground clearance. With the proper equipment, you can mount a couple of bikes on the roof and tow up to 3500 pounds. Toyota gives every bZ Woodland all-wheel drive and 375 horsepower to work with. With its 67-kWh battery fully charged, Toyota estimates the bZ Woodland can travel up to 260 miles. Inside, the bZ Woodland has a prominent 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Along with a high-mounted digital gauge cluster, the bZ Woodland has a center console with dual wireless charging pads. The bZ Woodland shares a platform with the Subaru Trailseeker, and both have a NACS charge port to access Tesla's Superchargers. Toyota hasn't yet announced pricing, but we expect the 2026 bZ Woodland to start at around $50,000. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
