Why it matters: Long charging times remain among the most significant drawbacks of electric vehicles compared to gas-powered cars. However, Chinese EV giant BYD claims it has nearly eliminated the gap between electric charging and gasoline refueling speeds. Unfortunately, the benefits will initially be available only in China, as BYD's vehicles face steep tariffs in Western countries. Electric car maker BYD recently unveiled a charging system it claims can recharge EVs more than three times faster than Tesla's popular Superchargers. BYD's "Super e Platform" reportedly charges vehicles almost as quickly as gasoline pumps fill tanks, potentially addressing a major drawback…