BYD unveiled its 2nd Generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging Technology, targeting two major barriers to electric vehicle adoption—slow charging and weak cold-weather performance.
The system can charge from 10 percent to 70 percent in five minutes and up to 97 percent in nine minutes. Even at -30°C, charging from 20 percent to 97 percent takes only three minutes longer than at room temperature.
The company also plans to build 20,000 FLASH charging stations across China, with global rollout set by end-2026.
Despite strong EV growth, consumers continue to face range anxiety, long charging queues, and slower charging in winter, adding costs and straining infrastructure.
The new battery increases energy density by 5 percent while significantly boosting charging speed, overcoming the typical trade-off between the two. It uses advanced thermal management to reduce heat and enhance safety, exceeding China’s national standards. In the DENZA Z9GT, it delivers a range of up to 1,036 kilometers.
BYD’s FLASH charger delivers up to 1,500 kW per connector and uses energy storage to ease pressure on local power grids. The redesigned system also features a pulley-based connector for easier handling and cleaner operation.
The charging network will be open to the public, supporting broader EV adoption as BYD expands its integrated solar, storage, and charging ecosystem.
