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Chinese electric vehicle company touts 5-minute battery charging
Shares of the Chinese electric vehicle company BYD jumped sharply on Tuesday after the company said its latest batteries can charge to 250 miles of range in just five minutes. It's seen as a possible breakthrough moment for the EV market and piles pressure on rival battery makers.
Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," joins Scott Tong for more.
This segment aired on March 18, 2025.