Dongfeng Ultra-Fast Charging Reaches 1,500 kW Output Milestone

Dongfeng Motor Introduces 1,500 kW Ultra-Fast Charging Technology

Dongfeng Motor has introduced its Dongfeng ultra-fast charging product with a single-gun peak power of 1,500 kW, positioning the company among leaders in China’s high-power charging competition. The state-owned automaker showcased prototype technologies, including a megawatt ultra-fast charging pile and kilovolt e-drive system, during an event at the Dongfeng Global Innovation Center. The charging solution represents a major step toward faster electric vehicle charging infrastructure and supports future applications across passenger and commercial vehicle segments.

The newly developed charging pile uses a 1.2 MW host unit and supports flexible cabinet combinations that can expand output to 2.4 MW and beyond. The system delivers a peak single-gun current of 1,500 A and operates across a wide voltage range from 150 V to 1,000 V. Dongfeng stated that the charging product achieves overall efficiency of at least 96.7 percent and complies with China’s latest GB 46519-2025 energy-efficiency national standard for high-power charging systems.

The 1,500 kW charging capability matches the output level of the second-generation flash charging pile launched by BYD, which was previously promoted as the world’s most powerful mass-produced single-gun charger. The rapid development of ultra-fast charging solutions highlights the increasing competition among Chinese automotive manufacturers to reduce charging times and improve electric vehicle convenience. These advancements are expected to accelerate adoption of higher-voltage battery platforms and advanced charging networks.

Dongfeng has started developing a next-generation ultra-fast charger integrated with energy storage, creating a product portfolio covering 720 kW to 2.4 MW. The company aims to provide shared charging solutions for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. This approach could improve charging flexibility by combining high-power charging capability with energy storage technology, enabling better management of electricity demand and supporting future electric mobility infrastructure expansion across different vehicle categories.

The iD5-300SN introduced during the same event is Dongfeng’s first kilovolt e-drive product. It features a 1,500 V-rated silicon carbide power module, supports voltage ranges from 450 V to 1,000 V, and delivers peak power of 300 kW. Dongfeng stated that the system is compatible with mainstream 800 V platforms and can extend up to 1,200 V architectures. The e-drive will support the company’s Mach powertrain lineup and future models developed with Huawei.

The competition for charging speed is expanding across China as automakers introduce increasingly advanced battery and charging technologies. China FAW Group announced an ultra-fast charging battery capable of reaching 10 percent to 70 percent state of charge in 3 minutes and 41 seconds. Meanwhile, BYD continues expanding its flash charging ecosystem with plans for thousands of charging stations. These developments indicate that ultra-fast charging will become a critical differentiator in future electric vehicle markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dongfeng’s new ultra-fast charging technology?
Dongfeng’s new ultra-fast charging technology is a 1,500 kW charging system designed to significantly reduce electric vehicle charging times while supporting passenger and commercial vehicle applications. The system uses a 1.2 MW host unit, flexible expansion capability, and advanced energy efficiency features. Dongfeng is also developing integrated energy storage charging solutions with output capacity reaching up to 2.4 MW for future mobility infrastructure.