- BYD plans to expand its flash-charging stations to overseas markets by the end of 2026.
- BYD has already built 4,239 flash-charging stations.
BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) officially launched the world's most powerful mass-produced supercharger on Thursday, alongside the release of its second-generation blade battery.
The charger boasts a single-gun power output of up to 1500 kW, a 50% increase from the first-generation flash-charger released in March 2025. This marks a significant step for the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant in charging infrastructure.
Each flash-charging stall is equipped with two charging guns and a super-fast discharging energy storage system. It can maintain flash-charging speeds even when two vehicles charge simultaneously, according to BYD.
Each charging gun can serve 50 cars per day. Assuming 40 kWh per vehicle, a single gun can deliver 2,000 kWh of electricity daily.
In terms of hardware design, BYD pioneered a sliding-rail suspended T-shaped pile. The charging guns and cables remain suspended, preventing tangling or dragging on the ground.
The equipment features a zero-gravity charging gun, allowing users to operate it effortlessly with one hand. The sliding-rail design enables the unit to move left and right, flexibly accommodating charging ports in different positions.
To complement the hardware launch, BYD chairman and president Wang Chuanfu announced the "Flash-charging China" strategy.
The company plans to build 20,000 flash-charging stations in China by the end of this year. As of March 5, BYD has already completed 4,239 stations.
The 20,000 stations will be divided into two categories. BYD will build 18,000 of them in partnership with Chinese charging network operators.
This approach requires no additional grid capacity or land, making construction fast and convenient. The company aims to have a flash-charging station within 5 kilometers in 90% of urban areas.
The remaining 2,000 will be highway flash-charging stations. BYD plans to deploy one station every 100-plus kilometers on average along highways.
Ahead of this year's May Day holiday, BYD will complete the first batch of 1,000 highway stations, the company said.
Additionally, BYD plans to roll out its flash-charging stations to overseas markets by the end of 2026, realizing its "Flash-charging Planet" vision.
Wang announced today that starting immediately, all vehicles equipped with the second-generation blade battery will receive one year of free supercharging from the date of delivery.
After the free period ends, charging fees will align with industry peers.
BYD also introduced a wish list initiative. If four nearby flash-charging vehicle owners submit a request, the company will conduct a site visit. If conditions permit, installation can be completed within a week.
Notably, BYD announced its flash-charging stations will be open to the public. This means electric vehicles from other brands can also use BYD's network, although their charging power may be significantly lower than that of BYD models.
BYD plans to expand its supercharging stations to overseas markets by the end of 2026, realizing its "Flash-charging Planet" vision.
