EV Tech

BYD officially launched its second-generation blade battery, achieving an ultra-fast charge to 97% in just nine minutes.

BYD will launch its second-generation blade battery, new flash-charging technology, and multiple models across its main and sub-brands at its March 5 event.

The Yangwang U7 will be the first to feature the second-generation blade battery, achieving a pure electric range of 1,006 kilometers.

With sales declining for six consecutive months, this technology could serve as a key catalyst to boost market demand.

Six Nio battery swap stations delivered a peak power output of 1,540 kW during the trial, contributing 15% of the total discharge share.

This marks a new record for mass-produced vehicles in comparable testing, exceeding the previous record of 3,961 km set by Xpeng's updated P7 model last year.

BYD is expected to host a tech day event in late February 2026 to showcase its latest technologies.

Yangwang has started accepting reservations for the U9 Xtreme, limited to 30 units globally.

The BYD e-Bus Platform 3.0 incorporates multiple new technologies including the DiSus-A body control system and high-speed flat tire stability system.

The first model to be produced at BYD's Hungarian factory will be the Seagull. Europe's first 1-MW BYD chargers will be deployed next year.