BYD have launched a new 1,000km range and 1,000,000km life, fast charge EV battery.

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

BYD have launched a new 1,000km range and 1,000,000km life, fast charge EV battery.

Ineedabiggerboat · Guru

I dont understand people cheering on a country that is not our friend and will potentially be an active enemy. Australia had very good reasons to ban Huawei. One day when china turns off you EV remotely, good luck.

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

I was not "cheering" so much as acknowledging their ability to develop these technologies faster and better and cheaper than anyone else and that is a fact.
Like Japan did before them, that will get them the business, like that, or not.
Cheers,
Peter

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I'm waiting for the flat areas of the car to be solar panels and charge the cars battery as you drive. It's just down the road I reckon.

In the meantime, I'll stick with me Collie.

Keep Safe on the roads and out there.

Whenarewethere · Guru

Simply doing the maths it's not worth putting solar panels on a car due to the lack of area.

1000km Range, better than anything krasnov has ever done for the world.

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

This also provides the option of fitting smaller, lighter batteries which will in turn reduce the energy consumption per 100km.

Regarding the country of manufacture, the top 9 selling EVs in Australia (including 2 Teslas) were all made in China. #10 was made in South Korea.
Cheers,
Peter

dorian · Guru

Dougwe wrote:
I'm waiting for the flat areas of the car to be solar panels and charge the cars battery as you drive. It's just down the road I reckon.

You mean like this?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Solar_Challenge#/media/File:Solar_Car_Tokai_Challenger.JPG

Rodsvan · Senior Member

I wonder if the charging stations would be able to manage a fast charge for this car, or would they need to be modified. I they do need to be upgraded, we could end up with public charging facilities which lag behind the progress of the EV capabilities.

Rodsvan · Senior Member

Oops I just re-read Peter's post and see he's already mentioned the infrastructure catching up (I clicked on the link without fully reading the first post).

Dougwe · Chief one feather

dorian wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
I'm waiting for the flat areas of the car to be solar panels and charge the cars battery as you drive. It's just down the road I reckon.
You mean like this?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Solar_Challenge#/media/File:Solar_Car_Tokai_Challenger.JPG

YEP! I want me one. That would tow my aluminium tent no problems. hmm Look good in the shopping center car park too.

-- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 5th of April 2026 06:12:44 AM

67HR · Senior Member

Problem with any EV/PHEV is the payload is cut to he'll due to the weight of the battery.

I guess if it's just the two of you and tow an original A-van, you'd be ok.

-- Edited by 67HR on Wednesday 13th of May 2026 10:50:29 AM

Dick0 · Guru

I'm waiting for the EV supporters & enthusiasts getting a Ute or Suv, hooking up a 2-3000kg van, and reporting their Lap experiences.

Wouldn't that be an interesting read.

67HR · Senior Member

Dick0 wrote:
I'm waiting for the EV supporters & enthusiasts getting a Ute or Suv, hooking up a 2-3000kg van, and reporting their Lap experiences.
Wouldn't that be an interesting read.

Here's a 4k test comparison between, Canon Alpa, BYD, Ranger phevs, towing etc.

https://youtu.be/eBMJKMgZ13s?si=WgzUXXCfiPAphfjo

Dick0 · Guru

67HR wrote:
Dick0 wrote:
I'm waiting for the EV supporters & enthusiasts getting a Ute or Suv, hooking up a 2-3000kg van, and reporting their Lap experiences.
Wouldn't that be an interesting read.
Here's a 4k test comparison between, Canon Alpa, BYD, Ranger phevs, towing etc.
https://youtu.be/eBMJKMgZ13s?si=WgzUXXCfiPAphfjo

What a circus that test is. Hybrids and towing a pop-top single axle. Disconnect van to recharge. So ridiculous. Not for Australia lap touring.

Plain Truth · Guru

How many 1.5 kw fast chargers are there in Australia ?

Ineedabiggerboat · Guru

1.5kW Chargers: These are standard portable trickle chargers plugged into normal household power points. Thousands exist in private homes, but they are not tracked as public infrastructure.

Plain Truth · Guru

Sorry about the 1,5 Kw, there are not to many 1500 Kw chargers around yet.

I think I will be driving a diesel for a while yet.

Ineedabiggerboat · Guru

The answer is zero. There are currently zero operational 1500 kW public electric vehicle chargers in Australia. BYD has announced plans to introduce ultra-fast 1500 kW "Flash" chargers for its Denza luxury showrooms and dealer networks, with an initial limited rollout planned.

oxleigh · Veteran Member

Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines - Fast Company
The charge rates are claimed to be 1500kW, 1 second for 2km, 8 times Tesla's 250kW best. Just need the infrastructure to catch up.
And they say it is cheaper too.
Cheers,
Peter

This battery is a sodium (SALT) battery, developed at Wollongong University about 20 years ago and improved along the way, and has a minimal Lithium content. the BYD company is supposed to release it by the end of 2026. They are paying royalties to the UNI. Apparently trials are going very well, the battery is supposed to be very safe as well. and totally recyclable. Do some research on it, it looks to be the future.