Geely Unveils Record-Breaking AI-Powered Fast Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles

Geely, the parent company of Volvo Cars and Polestar, has showcased a groundbreaking 'Smart Charging Technology' capable of delivering an unprecedented charging power of 2,250 kW. This innovation employs an AI-driven system called Xingrui PowerMind, which uses advanced algorithms to optimize charging speed while carefully managing battery temperature, a critical factor for safety and battery longevity.

During a demonstration, a Lynk & Co 10 electric vehicle equipped with Geely's new Golden Brick LFP battery was charged from 10% to 70% in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds, reaching 97% in 8 minutes and 40 seconds. The system maintained a battery temperature below 55 degrees Celsius for over half the charging period and peaked at 1,093 kW power. Importantly, the AI algorithm predicts temperature changes 30 seconds in advance to keep the battery below the 65 degrees Celsius regulatory limit recently introduced in China for LFP batteries.

Geely plans to deploy 50,000 of these smart fast chargers across China by the end of 2027, alongside 50,000 regular fast chargers. Meanwhile, BYD, another leading Chinese EV charging provider, operates roughly 6,000 flash charging stations offering up to 1,500 kW power and is expanding into Europe with plans to build approximately 3,000 stations, including 100 in Sweden over the next year.

This leap in fast charging technology addresses the growing demand for ultra-rapid EV charging while ensuring battery safety and efficiency, signaling a significant advancement in EV infrastructure. The integration of AI to optimize charging power and temperature could set new industry standards and accelerate EV adoption globally, including Sweden, where fast charging expansion is underway.

Geely's achievement underscores how technological innovation driven by artificial intelligence can break existing barriers in electric vehicle charging speed without compromising safety, marking a critical step toward widespread EV use.