The Guardian view on EV charging: China took the right lessons from Britain’s past | Editorial

China’s BYD unveiled a 600‑mile EV battery that can add 250 miles in five minutes, demanding 1.5 MW chargers that dwarf Britain’s current infrastructure. The Guardian argues Britain’s fragmented, privatized grid can’t keep pace, contrasting it with the state‑directed, coordinated approach of the former CEGB and China’s rapid rollout.