Huawei's Ambitious Plan, Presents Future Electric Car Fast Charging

Illustration of EV charging. (Doc. Carnewschina)

JAKARTA - Chinese tech giant Huawei is taking part in the electric car market, and states that all electric vehicles will immediately switch to high-voltage charging, in order to provide the same experience as refueling in general.

This was revealed by Huawei's President of Digital Energy, Hou Jinlong, he revealed that Huawei has a goal of expanding its EV charging network.

"This achievement could revolutionize the electric vehicle charging industry and eliminate concerns about the reach of electric vehicle owners," Hou Jinlong said China's annual Digital Energy Partner conference, quoted from the Carnewschina page, Thursday, February 29.

He further projected a significant increase in electric vehicle ownership over the next decade, creating a surge in charging demand. To meet this demand, Huawei aims to deliver a very fast charging speed.

Indeed, historically, slow charging speeds and limited charging infrastructure have hampered the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Although the cost of ultra-fast charging equipment has become a concern for some charging station operators, Huawei emphasizes that its focus must be on costs per kilowatt-hour rather than on initial capital expenditures. By investing in battery safety technology and optimizing the charging process, Huawei ensures a safe and efficient charging experience for electric vehicle owners, thereby increasing the appeal of their charging stations.

As is known, Huawei recently introduced a liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging station to meet its high-speed charging needs.

With a maximum output of 600 kW and a maximum current of 600A, this charging station can reach an estimated charging speed of one kilometer per second. This charging station supports a wide range of electric vehicles, including popular models of brands such as Nio, Tesla, Xpeng, and Li Auto, as well as commercial vehicles and cargo trucks.

Huawei plans to take the lead in deploying more than 100,000 liquid-cooled stations in more than 340 major cities and highways in China.