Chinese auto manufacturer BYD says it has developed technology that speeds up electric vehicle battery charging to as little as 5 minutes at 1,000 kilowatts, providing enough energy for nearly 250 miles of driving.

China's energy and auto giant BYD has announced a super fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps.

BYD's Super E-Platform uses an advanced Blade battery capable of 10C charging and 1,000-kW peak power, with Tang L and Han L as the first models to use it