You could soon charge an EV in 5 minutes in Africa

October 19, 2025

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Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has announced it will introduce the 1 MW DC fast charger in Africa for the first time in 2026. It is one of the world’s fastest EV chargers and can charge an electric car to 80% in five minutes. The company will launch the charger in South Africa, one of its biggest markets in Africa. It plans to build 300 fast chargers in the country. 

  • Range anxiety is one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption globally. The superfast 1 MW charger solves that. It makes EV charging nearly as fast as filling up a fuel vehicle. 

  • None of the current BYD vehicles sold in Africa can support charging at 1 MW. The technology debuted on the Han L and Tang L models, initially available in the Chinese market. BYD plans to roll them out globally. 

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