Geely Holding Group has officially announced a new 1,000V high-voltage EV architecture designed to cut 10% to 80% charging times to below 5.5 minutes, as the Hangzhou-based automaker expands high-voltage technology across its portfolio to compete directly with BYD’s flash-charging technology.
The platform standardizes high-voltage components across batteries, electric motors, power controllers, wiring and vehicle body design. At the same time, Geely continues advancing hybrid technology alongside its push for fully electric powertrains.
Geely Pushes Charging Times Lower
The latest technical development follows recent testing of the Lynk & Co 10 sedan. In independent testing, the vehicle charged from 10% to 97% in 8 minutes and 42 seconds, while a 10% to 80% charge took 5 minutes and 32 seconds.
Early reports had indicated that the vehicle used a 900V architecture. Geely later confirmed that its 95 kWh battery operates at a rated 772.8V, placing it within standard 800V specifications.
Geely has already started building the charging infrastructure needed to support its forthcoming 1,000V architecture. As of March 2026, the automaker had built more than 2,100 single-gun chargers under its Zeekr brand, with each station capable of a peak output of 1,500 kW.
Current production vehicles cannot use the full capacity of those chargers, making the network an intentional pre-deployment for next-generation vehicles.
1,500 kW Charging Network Supports New Architecture
During recent testing, the Lynk & Co 10 reached a peak charging power of 1,100 kW at a Zeekr 1,500 kW charging station. The same vehicle reached 430 kW on a BYD flash charger.
Geely’s upcoming 1,000V platform is engineered to draw the full 1,500 kW available from its charging stations. The company says this will enable production vehicles to consistently achieve charging times below 5.5 minutes.
Geely Continues Hybrid and Battery Development
While pure electric powertrains remain a central priority, Geely is also continuing to advance its broader propulsion portfolio. The company is making significant progress in hybrid technology as it seeks to challenge established global automakers in electrified powertrains.
This dual-track approach allows the group to target both fully battery-electric vehicles and transitional hybrid markets as global charging infrastructure develops.
High-Voltage Technology and Solid-State Batteries
Geely’s move toward a 1,000V architecture highlights the rapid development of battery management and power electronics among Chinese automakers. By coordinating the deployment of 1,500 kW charging stations with its new vehicle platform, the company is addressing charging limitations at the hardware level.
The high-voltage rollout also comes alongside broader battery development, including plans to supply solid-state batteries to global subsidiaries such as Volvo.
For legacy international automakers, Geely’s development pace signals a growing gap in power architecture and supply-chain integration. Competition among leading Chinese EV manufacturers is increasingly shifting from price parity toward charging efficiency and platform capabilities.
With Ford already planning models under a shared platform from Geely, the group’s 1,000V architecture further establishes its role as a central component supplier and engineering benchmark for the global industry.
