Geely officially unveiled next-generation electric-vehicle charging technology that it says can recharge a battery from low to nearly full in under five minutes, intensifying competition among Chinese automakers as domestic demand slows. The company said its Geely Smart Charging system delivers single-gun peak power of 2.2 megawatts, or 2,250 kilowatts, a level it described as an industry record. Artificial intelligence helps increase charging speed, reduce heat and improve battery life. Geely previously described the system as charging from 10% to 70% in 4.5 minutes and to 97% in 8 minutes and 40 seconds under normal ambient temperatures, using 2.2-megawatt infrastructure and a high-rate battery. The launch also included a next-generation EV battery and an upgraded Galaxy E5 pure-electric SUV. Geely is seeking to revive sales in China after EV sales declined for 11 consecutive months through August, while rivals including BYD expand flash-charging systems and megawatt-level networks.