1 megawatt = 1,000 kilowatts. A 1.5 MW charger can theoretically supply up to 1,500 kW; a 2.25 MW charger can theoretically supply up to 2,250 kW. The vehicle, battery, cable, temperature and charging curve decide how much of that power is actually used.
What did Geely announce on September 23, 2026?
Geely unveiled Geely Smart Charge, an AI-managed charging system powered by its Xingrui PowerMind energy model. Launch-day reporting states that the new station can deliver a single-connector peak output of 2,250 kW, or 2.25 MW.
That does not mean the test vehicle charged continuously at 2.25 MW. CarNewsChina, citing CATARC test data, reported that a Lynk & Co 10 reached a peak vehicle charging power of 1,093 kW. This distinction between charger rating and vehicle acceptance is central to understanding megawatt charging.
| Geely launch figure | What it means |
|---|---|
| 2,250 kW charger output | Maximum claimed output available from one Geely Smart Charge connector |
| 1,093 kW vehicle peak | Peak power reportedly accepted by the Lynk & Co 10 in CATARC testing |
| 10–70% in 4 min 30 sec | Partial charging window under the reported test conditions — not 0–100% |
| 10–97% in 8 min 40 sec | Broader reported charging window at normal temperature |
| 12C battery | Peak charging-rate capability expressed relative to battery capacity |
Does “4-minute charging” mean 0–100% in four minutes?
No. The figure reported after Geely's launch is approximately 10% to 70% in 4 minutes 30 seconds for its 12C battery example. Charging from 10% to 97% was reported at about 8 minutes 40 seconds.
This is why headlines such as “charge an EV in four minutes” need context. Real charging time depends on the starting state of charge, ending state of charge, battery temperature, pack capacity, voltage and how quickly the charging curve tapers near high states of charge.
How is 12C different from 2.25 MW?
MW or kW describes power. C-rate describes charging power relative to battery capacity. They are related, but they are not interchangeable.
In simplified terms, a 100 kWh battery charging at 1C corresponds to around 100 kW; 6C would correspond to around 600 kW and 12C to around 1,200 kW. Real vehicles do not normally hold peak C-rate from low charge all the way to 100%, so the charging curve matters more than the headline number alone.
For the full explanation, see C-rate charging: 5C, 6C, 10C and higher explained.
Does megawatt charging require 800V or 1000V architecture?
Very high charging power becomes easier to manage when voltage is high because power equals voltage multiplied by current. For the same power, increasing voltage reduces the current required. Lower current can reduce resistive losses and make cables, connectors and thermal management easier to engineer.
That is why megawatt-class passenger-car charging is closely connected to the move from conventional lower-voltage packs toward 800V architecture, 1000V-class systems and other higher-voltage designs. Voltage alone, however, does not guarantee a megawatt charging rate.
How does Geely manage battery temperature?
According to Geely's launch information as reported by CarNewsChina, the Xingrui PowerMind system uses thermal prediction to forecast battery-temperature changes about 30 seconds in advance and adjust charging power. Geely says the system aims to keep average battery temperature below 55°C and peak temperature below 65°C during extreme charging.
The CATARC-reported Lynk & Co 10 test recorded a maximum battery temperature of 64°C, according to the same report. These are launch-day figures and should be treated as test results for a particular vehicle and charging setup rather than a universal result for every Geely EV.
What about Geely's 6C battery?
Geely also announced a 6C version of its Aegis Golden Brick ultra-short-blade battery. The 370 mm version is intended for the new Geely Galaxy E5 and was reported to achieve approximately 10–70% in 8 minutes 25 seconds. The 395 mm 12C version is associated with the Lynk & Co 10 and Zeekr 001.
How does Geely compare with BYD Flash Charging?
BYD announced its second-generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging system in March 2026. BYD's official material states a maximum 1,500 kW from a single connector, with 10–70% charging in five minutes and 10–97% in nine minutes under its stated conditions.
| System | Charger headline output | Reported charging example | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geely Smart Charge | 2,250 kW single connector | 10–70%: 4m 30s; 10–97%: 8m 40s on reported 12C example | Unveiled Sep 23, 2026; China rollout planned |
| BYD FLASH Charging | 1,500 kW single connector | 10–70%: 5m; 10–97%: 9m | Commercial rollout underway in China; global expansion announced |
Can any EV use a 2.25 MW charger?
No. A charger can only deliver what the vehicle and charging protocol allow. A car limited to 200 kW does not become a 2 MW-charging vehicle simply because it connects to a much more powerful station.
- Battery cells: must tolerate very high charge rates.
- Pack voltage: determines how much current is required for a given power.
- Thermal management: must remove heat quickly and safely.
- Charging curve: determines how long high power can be sustained.
- Connector and cable: must safely carry the required voltage and current.
- Station grid connection: must supply extremely high instantaneous power.
Why is the infrastructure difficult?
A single 2.25 MW charging session can demand as much instantaneous power as many homes combined. A site with several chargers therefore needs substantial grid capacity, transformers, cooling and often local energy storage or intelligent power management.
Geely says it aims to deploy more than 100,000 charging guns in China by the end of 2027, including more than 50,000 Geely Smart Charge units. The scale of the network will matter just as much as the maximum charger specification.
What should EV buyers look at instead of the MW headline?
- 10–80% or 10–70% charging time under clearly stated conditions.
- Peak charging power actually accepted by the vehicle.
- Average charging power across the useful charging window.
- Battery capacity and C-rate.
- Charging performance in hot and cold weather.
- Whether compatible high-power chargers exist where the vehicle is sold.
- Battery warranty and any conditions related to frequent fast charging.
Related terms
Sources
- CarNewsChina — Geely Smart Charge launch details and CATARC-reported test figures, Sep 23, 2026
- BYD — Blade Battery 2.0 and FLASH Charging, Mar 5, 2026
- BYD Middle East & Africa — FLASH Charging launch summary
Geely's English/global newsroom had not yet published an indexed technical release with the complete Smart Charge specifications when this page was prepared. The Geely launch figures above are therefore attributed to launch-day reporting and CATARC-reported testing rather than presented as independently verified universal performance. This page will be updated when Geely publishes its full primary technical documentation.