<p>Chinese EV giant <strong>BYD Co. Ltd.</strong>'s (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) new charging tech can nearly match gasoline refueling speeds.</p>



<h2>BYD Charging Provides 250 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes</h2>



<p>In a video posted to the social media platform X on Monday by user <strong>Dominic Lee</strong>, a BYD charging station can be seen in China. The video, originally in Chinese, showcases a BYD vehicle being charged at charging speeds of 746 kW. The video was posted by the user with the caption, &#34;BYD’s charging station in China, 400km in 5 minutes!&#34; 400km is roughly 250 miles.</p>



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<blockquote><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BYD's charging station in China, 400km in 5 minutes!<br/><br/>Gasoline what? pic.twitter.com/WgWGc5Nd3q</p>— Dominic Lee 李梓敬 (@dominictsz) December 22, 2025</blockquote>
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<h2>BYD Sales Gather Steam In Europe</h2>



<p>The news comes as BYD has consistently recorded a surge in its sales in the European market, with the latest data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) showcasing an almost 222% surge in November sales for the brand.</p>



<p>BYD had also recorded a 200+% increase in sales during October. The Chinese automaker is also considering bringing its kei car, previously reserved for the Japanese market, to European shores if the EU approves the new E-car class.</p>



<h2>Tesla Sales Woes Continue</h2>



<p>Meanwhile, BYD's rival <strong>Tesla Inc.</strong>'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been seeing sales dropping in double-digit percentages for the past two months in the European market. Tesla is also reportedly eyeing bringing its popular China-exclusive Model Y L to Europe, as well as the Full Self-Driving technology next year, pending regulatory approval by authorities.</p>



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<p>BYD has unveiled a new fast charging technology capable of charging an electric vehicle up to 250 miles in just 5 minutes, nearly matching gasoline refueling speeds. This development comes as BYD experiences significant sales growth in Europe, with a 222% increase in November. Meanwhile, Tesla faces declining sales in the European market.</p>

- BYD Co. Ltd. has introduced new charging technology that enables its vehicles to gain 250 miles of range in just 5 minutes using 746 kW charging speeds.  
- The company has seen a significant increase in sales in Europe, with a 222% rise reported in November following a 200% increase in October.  
- In contrast, Tesla has experienced declining sales in Europe, prompting the company to explore introducing new models and technologies subject to regulatory approval.

BYD's New Fast Charging Tech Capable Of Nearly Matching Gas Refueling Speeds— Video Surfaces