Dongfeng unveils 1,500 kW charger prototype with silicon carbide tech but no compatible vehicle yet in production
By Eve
On 29 July, Dongfeng Motor Corporation launched prototypes of a 1,500 kW per gun ultra high power charging pile using silicon carbide semiconductors, entering a megawatt class race previously led by BYD and CATL. The charger requires a 1,000 volt vehicle drawing 1,500 amperes to deliver full power; current 800 volt EVs, including Dongfeng's own models, are limited to 1,200 kW. The split cabinet design includes a 1.2 MW host unit housing core power electronics.
Why it matters: State owned Dongfeng's entry signals widening competition in ultra high power charging infrastructure, though deployment timelines depend on matching vehicle platforms reaching production. Procurement teams evaluating megawatt class hardware now face a broader supplier field, but must assess vehicle compatibility and grid integration before specifying 1,000 volt capable systems.