Geely EV Charger

Geely and BYD Developments

Geely plans to unveil an advanced electric car battery and charging system, allowing for 4-minute charges, as reported by Electrek. This system is about 50% faster than BYD’s newest “Flash Charging 2.0” system.

Toyota and BYD Models

Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle, expected to arrive next year, according to Electrek. BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant of its Seagull EV, which starts at about $10,000 in China, also reported by Electrek.

Li Auto and Next-Gen BYD Han

Li Auto will begin small-batch vehicle integration of solid-state battery technology in 2027 or 2028, as reported by CarNewsChina. The next-gen BYD Han sedan has been spotted in China, with LiDAR and Dragon Face, and is expected to retail at around 200,000 yuan, according to CarNewsChina. For someone importing into Egypt, these developments may impact the range of electric vehicle options available in the market.

Compiled from press reports. Read the originals:

• Geely one-ups BYD with 2.2MW charger, allowing 4-minute EV charges — Electrek
• Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect — Electrek
• [BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]](https://electrek.co/2026/09/21/byds-10000-ev-big-sibling-first-look-images) — Electrek
• Next generation BYD Han sedan spotted in China, with LiDAR and Dragon Face — CarNewsChina
• Li Auto to begin small-batch solid-state battery integration in 2027 or 2028 — CarNewsChina