Geely has unveiled its AI Smart Charging technology in China, pairing charging hardware rated at up to 2.2 MW per connector with battery-management software. During a demonstration, the electric Lynk & Co 10 sedan reportedly charged from 10% to 70% in around four minutes and 30 seconds, while a 10% to 97% charge took eight minutes and 40 seconds.
The Lynk & Co 10 reached roughly 1.1 MW in the test—half the charging station’s theoretical maximum. Geely’s 2.2 MW figure refers to what the infrastructure can deliver, rather than a rate every EV can accept. Actual charging performance depends on a vehicle’s electrical architecture, battery chemistry and cooling system.
| Charging system | Maximum stated power | Reported application |
|---|---|---|
| Geely AI Smart Charging | 2.2 MW per connector | Electric vehicles |
| BYD Flash Charging | 1.5 MW | Electric vehicles |
| Tesla Megacharger | Up to 1.2 MW | Electric trucks |
Geely’s PowerMind AI system continuously monitors charging current, battery temperature and cooling efficiency. The company says it can predict temperature changes about 30 seconds ahead and adjust charging power in real time to prevent overheating and reduce unnecessary battery stress. Its long-term effectiveness in preserving battery life has yet to be validated through independent testing.
One of the first production models slated to use the technology is the updated Geely Galaxy E5 SUV. Higher-performance versions use an 800V electrical architecture and a 6C battery. Geely cites a peak DC charging rate of about 460 kW for the model, enough for a 10% to 70% charge in approximately eight minutes and 25 seconds.
The demonstration highlights the widening gap between charger-side capacity and what current vehicles can absorb. Whether Geely’s 2.2 MW hardware can be used more fully will depend on the next generation of EV battery, cooling and high-voltage systems.
