Cesar Miguel
2023-09-24 10:01:59
carbuzz.com
Due to its size, there’s the question of whether it makes a huge dent in the power grid in its vicinity. This, however, isn’t the case since Shell says the station can generate up to 300,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity on its own thanks to the facility’s rooftop solar panels.
Why did BYD, of all companies, decide to prop up a charging station this large? The BYD Song Pro, one of the most popular EVs in China, is a direct rival to the hot-selling Tesla Model Y, making this collaboration beneficial to increase the visibility of the homegrown contender. Shenzhen, after all, is the car maker’s home turf.
There’s also the fact that EVs are so popular among Chinese consumers, so much so that Ford admitted that the Eastern nation is winning the EV race.