China’s Charging Race Just Leveled Up
China’s EV charging war just got even faster. This time, Lynk & Co is making the noise.
The updated Lynk & Co 10+ can charge at more than 1.1 megawatts under the right conditions. According to the brand, the electric sedan can go from 10% to 80% in 5 minutes and 32 seconds. Even more striking, it can climb from 10% to 97% in 8 minutes and 42 seconds.
That puts it right in the middle of China’s growing push toward charging speeds that start to feel a lot like a gas stop.
The Big Number Is 1.1 MW
Lynk & Co says the 10+ uses a 900-volt Shield Gold Brick battery developed within the Geely group. With that setup, the car reportedly charges from 10% to 70% in 4 minutes and 22 seconds, while average charging power hits 492 kW during the 10% to 80% session.
As the battery fills, charging slows, which is normal. Even so, the sedan still reaches 97% in under nine minutes, with average power at that point dropping to 272 kW.
Those figures make the 10+ a serious rival to BYD’s latest megawatt-capable EVs.
Fast Demo, Real-World Questions
Still, this was a factory-backed charging demo. So, naturally, conditions were likely ideal. That means owners should not expect the same result every time they plug in.
The demonstration used a Zeekr V4 ultra-fast charger, which Geely says can deliver up to 1.2 MW. In other words, the charger matters almost as much as the car.
There are also bigger questions ahead. For example, how will batteries handle repeated ultra-high-speed charging over many years? And do most drivers really need a five-minute stop?
More Than a Charging Headline
The Lynk & Co 10+ is not only about charging stats. It rides on Geely’s SEA platform, packs up to 912 horsepower, and reaches a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h).
Its battery is rated at around 100 kWh, and Lynk & Co claims up to 507 miles (816 km) of CLTC range. That said, CLTC figures tend to be far more generous than EPA estimates.
For now, the 10+ is planned only for China. However, with Lynk & Co already present in Europe, and BYD preparing megawatt chargers there too, Europe may be next in line for this ultra-fast charging battle.
