# BYD and CATL are embroiled in a race to cut charging times.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-02 · TechRadar*

## Key points

- CATL's Shenxing 3 EB battery can charge from 10% to 98% in just 6.5 minutes.
- BYD has unveiled battery technology achieving 10% to 97% charge in nine minutes.
- Second-tier Chinese suppliers like EVE Energy and Sunwoda now offer sub-10-minute fast charges.
- Sunwoda presented an eBike battery charging from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes, lasting 2,000 cycles.
- Nio demonstrated a live EV battery swap at the show, completing the process in three minutes.

**Companies:** BYD, CATL, CALB Group, EVE Energy, Sunwoda
**Countries:** China

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