Just two weeks after BYD revealed its groundbreaking 1 Megawatt EV charger, ZEEKR has stepped up with an even more powerful announcement: a 1.2 Megawatt (MW) fast charger. The Chinese automaker’s new charging system—set to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in late April—is now poised to become the most powerful EV charger in the world.
Earlier this month, BYD made headlines by showcasing its “Super E-Platform” and promising 1,000 kW (1 MW) charge speeds. The goal was clear: enable EV charging speeds that rival refueling times at gas stations. In real-world terms, BYD claims its 1 MW charger can deliver up to 2 kilometers of range per second, adding around 400 km (249 miles) in just five minutes.
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However, BYD’s dominance was short-lived. During the recent China EV100 Forum, ZEEKR’s Vice President Zhao Yuhui publicly unveiled details of the company’s latest breakthrough—a fully liquid-cooled EV fast charger capable of 1.2 MW per charging gun. Zhao described the development as part of ZEEKR’s ongoing effort to lead the transition to ultra-fast charging infrastructure.
Zhao outlined the company’s progress since 2021, when ZEEKR started with 260 kW chargers and quickly scaled up to 600 kW in 2022, followed by 800 kW in 2023. The upcoming 1.2 MW charger marks a major leap in charging capabilities, extending ZEEKR’s ambitions in the ultra-fast charging space.
While ZEEKR currently lacks a production EV capable of utilizing 1.2 MW speeds, unlike BYD which is launching two compatible models this April, the announcement underscores ZEEKR’s long-term vision to push industry boundaries. The actual charging performance will depend on the vehicle’s electrical architecture, particularly voltage and thermal management systems, to safely and efficiently handle such high power.
ZEEKR plans to officially debut its 1.2 MW charger during the Shanghai Auto Show later this month. More technical details and product demonstrations are expected during the event.
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As EV manufacturers push the limits of charging technology, the race toward faster, more efficient energy delivery is intensifying. ZEEKR’s new charger signals a bold move in that direction—and may set the new benchmark for EV infrastructure moving forward.