Chinese auto giant BYD is planning to expand its charging infrastructure across Mexico, introducing ultra-fast chargers capable of delivering 400 kilometers of range in just five minutes.
Mexico is a vital market for BYD, China's largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, yet the company faces barriers to wider EV adoption in the country, including the sparsity of charging stations, which makes long-distance travel between cities a problem for local drivers.
"It's the same sensation as when you are out of your house and you see that your phone has only 10 percent battery, and you know that you're going to lose it. I have that feeling when I'm out of the city," said Daniel Lemus, a driver in Mexico City.
Lemus bought his first EV -- a model by BYD -- a year ago, which qualified him to drive for a premium ride service in Mexico City. Yet, the charging infrastructure in his country remains a daily concern. Analysts have a term for this.
"'Range anxiety' is a psychological effect that has come about with the arrival of electric vehicles. It's the fear of running out of battery, and it's very common," said Filiberto Tamez, electric mobility analyst.
Tamez believes education and infrastructure are key to overcoming this obstacle to widespread EV adoption.
"This is a new technology and we have to learn to manage it. But today, charging points are available in airports, homes, banks, supermarkets. The infrastructure has grown a lot," he said.
BYD also hopes to expand its manufacturing operations within Mexico.
"Mexico is always the largest auto manufacturer in the whole American region. The industry and the supply chain is more mature, and labor -- the talent -- is more mature. I hope we are leading the way just like we are doing in China," said Li Ke, BYD executive vice president.
Chinese auto maker BYD to expand charging facilities across Mexico
The recent 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference in Beijing has impressed international guests with its focus on deeper integration of technological and industrial innovation, highlighting how China's innovative advances are reshaping daily life.
The five-day forum, themed "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation," wrapped up in Chinese capital on Sunday after bringing together more than 1,000 participants from over 100 countries and regions around the world.
More than 560 cutting-edge achievements were unveiled at the event, ranging from embodied intelligent robots and brain-computer interfaces to breakthroughs in quantum applications and 6G research and development.
The venue for the forum also showcased a number of these innovative creations to visitors, who were able to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee prepared by a humanoid barista, as well as be throughly entertained by robots performing dances or even playing piano.
Given the presence of these advanced humanoid robots, international participants shared the common view that innovation is no longer confined to laboratories but is now permeating every aspect of daily life.
"The deepest impression is actually to see how much AI is across everywhere," said Anders Karlsson, vice president of Elsevier, a global leader providing advanced information and decision support to accelerate progress in science and healthcare worldwide.
"The Zhongguancun Forum has become a very international window on innovation. We can find out annually how innovation is driving [and a key] component of growth of this wonderful country," said Vincenzo Lipardi, president and co-founder of SPICI, an Italian company assisting businesses and startups with strategic consulting services.
"As a scientist and as a worker of the United Nations system, I'm really pleased to see integration of science, technology and sustainability," said Shahbaz Khan, director of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia.
One of the forum's key themes was around opening up and striving for greater cooperation, which demonstrated to the wider world that China's innovation aims to break down barriers and share opportunities, so as to enable the global community to advance together.
"It's my first time attending the forum. And I'm very surprised that you have a very high level of innovation. China is open to ideas. Openness is the way to make innovations," said Prof. Hussein Sherief, a member of the International Committee for Scientific and Technical Data (CODATA).
Int'l guests hail integration of technology, innovation at Beijing forum
