Wang Chuanfu1:48
Friends, good evening everyone. I'm Wang Chuanfu from BYD. Thank you for joining us. This is our third technology launch conference of the year. In 2025, we've started the year with technology, playing three consecutive technology cards, all of which are our trump cards. On February 10th, we launched the "Eye of God" intelligent driving system. On March 2nd, we launched the "Lingyuan" vehicle-mounted drone. These two technologies enhance users' intelligent travel experience. Today, we're bringing another major technology - the Super e-Platform, which will refresh the ultimate electric travel experience. The electric mobility experience drives the comprehensive evolution of electrification and intelligence.
As you saw in the video, we were among the first to make electric vehicles and understood them best. When the Chinese auto industry was still in its exploratory phase, engines, transmissions, and chassis—the three traditional elements of gas-powered vehicles—represented a technological gap difficult to overcome, holding back Chinese automakers for decades. When we began making electric vehicles, I proposed three new elements for EVs: batteries, motors, and electronic controls. And we had to firmly grasp these three elements ourselves. At that time, these three new EV elements were completely uncharted territory. Every technology requires our own breakthroughs.
I think in recent years, friends making EVs are quite fortunate. After more than a decade of development, China's EV supply chain has become the most complete, leading, and mature in the world. Now, the core components for making an electric vehicle can be purchased directly, unlike when we had to start from scratch. We had to rely on ourselves to pioneer everything step by step. Back then, our resources were very limited. When choosing the technical path for the three new elements, we couldn't afford any mistakes.
Batteries were our expertise. As early as 2002, we chose the lithium iron phosphate technology path. Initially, we knew absolutely nothing about motors. We recruited many electrical engineering professionals and conducted extensive comparative analyses. Finally, in 2004, we chose the permanent magnet synchronous motor technology. This type of motor proved to be the most suitable for electric vehicles. Regarding electronic controls, we recognized early on that IGBT power chips were the lifeline of electric vehicles. However, at that time, very few people had even heard of IGBTs. Globally, very few could make them. If we couldn't buy them, we'd make them ourselves. In 2005, we established our own chip team. In 2008, we acquired Ningbo Zhongwei Semiconductor. In less than a year, in 2009, we created our first IGBT chip.
Looking back now, when choosing our technological paths, we selected all the right future directions. At that time, there were no reference answers; we directly provided the standard answers. Thank you. Last year, lithium iron phosphate batteries exceeded 74% of vehicle installations, and permanent magnet synchronous motors reached over 95% adoption. IGBT power chips are now used in almost all electric vehicles. It's like solving high school exam questions while just starting middle school. The logic behind this is actually quite simple: we use technology to define our strategy. Technology allows us to see further and deeper.
After mastering the core technologies of the three electrical systems, we adopted a platform-based approach to vehicle manufacturing. In 2010, we launched e-platform 1.0, which was used in China's first mass-produced pure electric vehicle, the E6. We also created the industry's first 400-volt high-voltage architecture. We started with high voltage from the very beginning. Just one year later, in 2011, we registered the world's first 800-volt high-voltage architecture for commercial vehicles, which was first applied to the K9 electric bus. In 2015, we brought the 800-volt high-voltage architecture from commercial vehicles to passenger cars, installing it in the Qin EV. This was the world's first full 800-volt high-voltage architecture for passenger vehicles. It wasn't until 2019 that other passenger car brands developed 800-volt high-voltage systems, giving us a 4-5 year lead.
In 2018, we launched the e-platform 2.0, developing the three-in-one electric drive and high-voltage three-in-one system, achieving platform-based key vehicle systems. Leading the integrated development path for electric vehicles, in 2020 we launched a brand new model, the Han, marking a new era in our car manufacturing. The Han was equipped with many globally leading electrification technologies at the time, including the e-platform 2.0, the Blade Battery, a 16,000 rpm motor, and the world's first mass-produced silicon carbide module. Especially the Blade Battery, which completely eliminated concerns about battery safety, setting a new global standard for power battery safety. These technologies made the Han the new benchmark for Chinese electric vehicles of that era.
In 2021, we created the most professional pure electric platform ever, e-platform 3.0, featuring the world's first eight-in-one electric drive system. The following year, we developed the industry's first CTB (Cell-to-Body) integrated battery and body technology, applied to the Seal. This means we've truly achieved vehicle-level platform integration, redefining the electric vehicle platform and the spatial layout of electric vehicles. By 2024, we introduced e-platform 3.0, further integrating the world's first twelve-in-one electric drive system, creating a new foundation for intelligent electrification.
Looking back on our 15 years of technological innovation, we've taken one step at a time, always maintaining the pioneering spirit of our early years. We can proudly say that in electric vehicle technology innovation, each generation we release leads the industry. The development of electric vehicle technology has made tremendous leaps to date. However, in terms of charging, people still experience range anxiety. Everyone hopes that charging time can be shorter, or even shorter. People don't worry about gas cars because refueling is fast and convenient; it takes 5-8 minutes to refuel and leave the gas station. But charging takes at least half an hour or more before leaving the station, and sometimes there are queues at charging stations. So improving charging speed and reducing charging and waiting time is essential to solving charging anxiety.
To completely eliminate users' charging anxiety, our goal is to make electric vehicle charging time as short as refueling a gas car – achieving the same replenishment speed for both electric and gas. To achieve this, we must develop ultra-high power charging, meaning we need both ultra-high voltage and ultra-high current to maximize charging speed. For ultra-high voltage, we achieved a full 800-volt high-voltage architecture ten years ago; today, we're challenging even higher voltages. Directly pushing the voltage to 1,000 volts. Upgrading the battery, motor, power supply, air conditioning, and all components to 1,000 volts. Becoming the world's first mass-produced passenger car with a full 1,000-volt high-voltage architecture. Our charging voltage will also reach 1,000 volts. The highest in mass production globally. We've already achieved ultra-high voltage. Next, we need to tackle ultra-high current.
To achieve ultra-high current, we need to reduce battery internal resistance. Increase lithium-ion migration speed. We've made many innovations in batteries. For example, lithium-ion movement from the cathode to the separator and then into the anode. We've built ultra-high-speed ion channels in all aspects, like paving a wide and straight highway for them. We reduced the internal resistance by 50%, allowing lithium ions to move faster without congestion. Ultimately, we've achieved a greater charging current, making a huge leap in our charging current. Now, the industry's maximum charging current is 700 amperes. This time, we've directly increased it to 1,000 amperes. The highest in mass production globally: 1,000 ampere ultra-high current. 1,000 ampere current gives our battery the highest charging rate in mass production globally: 10C. Thank you.
So how do we understand the charging rate? It's like watching TV shows on your phone; everyone likes to use 2x or 3x speed. The industry's highest is currently 6C, which is like watching at 6x speed. Our 10C is equivalent to watching at 10x speed. With a charging voltage of 1,000 volts and a charging current of 1,000 amperes, our battery's charging power reaches 1,000 kilowatts, or one megawatt, the highest in mass production globally. This is the industry's first achievement of the megawatt unit in charging power. Let's witness together at this moment: Electric vehicle charging power officially enters the megawatt era.
Megawatt-level charging power—we feel that terms like fast charging or super charging are no longer sufficient to describe it. Our engineers suggested we need a higher level to define it; it should be called "Megawatt Flash Charging." The threshold for flash charging is megawatt-level charging power. No megawatt, no flash charging. Our newly upgraded battery focuses on charging speed. It can achieve megawatt flash charging. This is our flash charging battery. I believe the media friends present here witnessed the flash charging speed at our outdoor venue this afternoon. For those who saw it on-site, do you think this charging speed is fast enough? Fast! Here, I'll show a video of an actual charging test to our friends present. Let's see just how fast it is.
Everyone has seen the extreme speed of our megawatt flash charging. 20 kilometers charged in 10 seconds, that's 2 kilometers per second. The highest peak charging speed in mass production globally. If we look at a longer time frame, say, 5 minutes... The industry's fastest charging currently provides 255 kilometers of range in 5 minutes. But with our megawatt flash charging, can you guess how much range can be added in 5 minutes? We also conducted a 5-minute charging test. To save everyone's time, we sped up the video 10 times. Let's take a look at how much range can be charged in 5 minutes. Watch the video.
This is the world's fastest charging speed. 5 minutes of flash charging provides 400 kilometers of range. This video was played at 10x speed. We'll post the original 5-minute video (without acceleration) on our official platforms later. Please stay tuned. As I mentioned earlier, it takes 5-8 minutes to fill up a gas car, giving it a range of approximately 500 kilometers. Now, with our megawatt flash charging, we can add the same range in just 5-8 minutes, finally achieving charging speeds as fast as refueling times. This officially ushered in the era of oil-electric parity, changing charging from "people waiting for cars" to "cars waiting for people."
Of course, with megawatt-capable cars, we also need megawatt charging stations. This time, we have also developed megawatt flash charging station technology. The output power of our flash charging stations also reaches 1 megawatt. We plan to build over 4,000 megawatt flash charging stations nationwide. In addition to building our own stations, we have also decided to fully share BYD's megawatt flash charging station technology with the industry. We welcome more social capital to participate and jointly promote the construction of megawatt-level charging facilities.
In addition to accelerating the construction of flash charging stations, we also want to maximize the use of existing charging resources in the market to make charging more convenient for users. There are now many supercharging stations across the country, such as Huawei's liquid-cooled supercharging stations. The charging station has a power output of 600 kilowatts. Using our dual-gun charging technology, plugging in two guns simultaneously transforms it into a 1-megawatt supercharging station, instantly turning supercharging stations into flash charging stations.
Additionally, we have a massive foundation consisting of millions of public charging stations nationwide. From the earliest 500 volts, to the later 750 volts, and now 1,000 volts, for these stations, we have intelligent voltage boosting technology. Using only existing motors and electronic controls in the vehicle, without adding new components, we can achieve voltage-boosted fast charging. Achieving full compatibility with public fast charging stations, and enabling charging at all of them. Moreover, at these public charging stations, we can also achieve very fast charging. For example, using dual-gun charging at a 250-kilowatt public charging station, we can achieve a charging power of 500 kilowatts, higher than many supercharging stations. Turning public fast charging stations into supercharging stations, our charging technology system truly enables charging at any station, allowing our users to enjoy the ultimate charging experience anytime, anywhere.
This is our megawatt flash charging, solving the two major issues of charging anxiety: slow charging or inconvenient charging. Slow charging and inconvenient charging have both been resolved, completely eliminating users' charging anxiety for electric travel. Of course, besides the flash charging battery, we've also comprehensively upgraded the core motor and electronic control systems. We've developed a brand new high-speed motor with a speed of up to 30,511 RPM, the highest in mass production globally. It's the industry's first mass-produced 30,000 RPM motor. How powerful is the performance of this 30,000 RPM motor? We've achieved a single-module, single-motor power of 580 kilowatts, the highest in mass production globally. One motor surpasses the performance of two motors, completely outperforming a V12 engine. It's truly a performance beast.
Our high-speed motor isn't just about speed; we have our own understanding: making the motor smaller and lighter. This powerful performance combined with a lightweight design allows the 30,000 RPM motor to achieve a power density of 16.4 kilowatts per kilogram, also the highest in mass production globally. Such a compact motor adds 20 liters of space to the Han L's trunk, enough to fit an extra carry-on suitcase. With such a powerful motor, conventional power chips can hardly handle it. We've developed and mass-produced a new generation of silicon carbide power modules to match its ultra-high power. It has a voltage rating of 1,500 volts, also the highest in mass production globally. Since 2005, when we established our chip team, we've been working on chips for 20 years. From chip design, wafer manufacturing to module packaging, testing, and application, we've achieved in-house research and production for the entire chain. In 2009, we produced our first first-generation IGBT chip. The IGBT chip also passed the national scientific and technological achievement appraisal. To this day, our core three-electric technology continues to innovate, yielding fruitful results and winning multiple National Science and Technology Progress Awards.
26 years ago, we proposed to firmly grasp the three new components of electric vehicles. Now, we can proudly say that our engineers have achieved this. This is our super e-platform. It features megawatt flash charging, a 30,000 RPM motor, and a new generation of silicon carbide power modules. It enables the comprehensive evolution of electric vehicles, setting multiple global records and redefining electric vehicles, leading the next era of electric vehicles. With such a powerful super platform, think about it. Do you want to own it right away? This time, the super e-platform will debut on the Han L and Tang L. Launched and mass-produced simultaneously, equipped immediately. Later, we'll unveil them on-site. This marks another significant chapter in the 100-year history of Chinese automobiles. A brilliant chapter in the century-long history of cars.
Today, a new energy vehicle rolls off the production line in China every 3 seconds. One is exported every 16 seconds. We are progressing from a major automobile country to a strong automobile power. Becoming a global leader in electric vehicle technology. Today's achievements are the result of all Chinese brands racing with technology. Chasing and surpassing each other, setting new records time and time again. We're like sprinting with innovation in a determined race. Today, we've taken up the baton for pure electric vehicles once again. We also look forward to the future, seeing more Chinese brands take up this baton. Together, passing it on one by one. Pushing Chinese electric vehicle technology to greater heights; Thriving through competition; The journey of the new era; New productive forces have broad prospects; It's time for Chinese automobiles to shine; Let's bravely ride the wave; Create the future; And surge forward; Thank you all.