BID's shares reached record levels after the company unveiled a new charging technology that rivals major competitors.
Shares of BID, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, surged more than 6% to $52.62 in Hong Kong, reflecting an increase of nearly 85% over the past year.
The company's founder, Wang Chuanfu, announced a new 'super e-platform' capable of charging at speeds of up to 1,000 kilowatts, allowing vehicles to travel 400 kilometers with just a five-minute charging session.
This advancement enables BID's electric vehicles to charge faster than those of rivals such as
Tesla and
Mercedes, provided that charging stations can accommodate the necessary voltage.
The announcement occurred against a backdrop of increasing competition among electric vehicle and battery manufacturers, who are prioritizing faster charging infrastructures.
This shift is aimed at addressing consumer concerns regarding driving range and the speed of electric vehicle charging in comparison to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
According to industry analysts, China is expected to install approximately 460,000 new public electric vehicle chargers this year, accounting for about two-thirds of the global total.
This would raise the total number of charging units in the country to around 2.1 million, as reported by senior analyst Kris Liu from the Shanghai-based consultancy Omdia.
BID holds roughly 35% of the Chinese electric vehicle market, according to data from the consultancy Automobility.
The company boasts an 18% share of the pure battery electric vehicle segment and a 56% share in the hybrid segment.