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Super E-Platform offers 400km of range from just five minutes of charging

BYD’s new battery and charging system, which it calls the Super e-Platform, could provide 470 km of range in 5 minutes in tests on its new Han L sedan

Chinese authorities are concerned that Mexico would gain unrestricted access to BYD's advanced technology and may even possibly allow the US access to it, according to the Financial Times.

Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rival

The Han L sedan and Tang L SUV will be the first EVs built on BYD's new platform, and both models will start at $37,330 in China

Tesla's competitors in China disclosed a slew of updates on Tuesday, once again signaling that competition on the mainland is fierce for the EV juggernaut and the Chinese upstarts.

Tesla (TSLA) shares continue to slide after Chinese automaker BYD (1211.HK) announced a breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) charging. RBC analysts also cut their price target for the stock to $320 from $440. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.

BYD's superchargers are four times as powerful as Tesla's current chargers, which Elon Musk's firm says can add 200 miles of range in 15 minutes.

The Chinese manufacturer said its Battery-Box HVE is now being sold with either a single-phase hybrid inverter or a three-phase device. The system is available in two versions with capacities of 4.29 kWh and 6.45 kWh.

Super E-Platform offers 400km of range from just five minutes of charging