Automakers

BMW, Porsche boast three-minute charging for electric cars

The fast-charging station was opened in Jettingen-Scheppach, Bavaria. Pictured are a Porsche research car, left, and a BMW i3. (Ralph Wagner)
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Bloomberg
December 14, 2018 10:49 AM

BMW and Porsche unveiled a charging station that can charge electric vehicles with enough power to drive 100 km (62 miles) in less than three minutes, pushing ahead of Tesla in the race to make battery-powered cars more convenient.

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