Chinese automaker BYD plans to introduce its high-power “Flash Charging” technology to Europe, enabling up to 1,000 kW charging through a single CCS cable, according to Spanish outlet TestCoches.
In China, BYD’s megawatt system currently requires plugging in two cables simultaneously. But TestCoches reported from the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich that “in Europe only one cable is required to reach the 1,000 kW maximum DC charging power. And of course, the European standard connector, the CCS plug, remains in use.”
BYD first showcased its 1,000-volt “Super e-platform” earlier this year, which integrates an updated Blade battery and technical optimisations to allow the Han L EV and Tang L EV to reach charging speeds above 1,000 kW. In Europe, the new Flash Charging network is expected to support BYD’s premium Denza models.
BYD Europe CEO Stella Li confirmed in her IAA keynote that “Flash Charging” will arrive on the continent and that “200 to 300 stations are planned by Q2 2026.” At the event, BYD’s Denza Z9 GT and D9 MPV are demonstrating the ultra-fast charging technology publicly for the first time in Europe.
The development comes as automakers and charging equipment suppliers push beyond today’s 400 kW fast-charging benchmarks. Alpitronic has introduced its HYC1000 charger, enabling up to 600 kW per CCS connector, while Phoenix Contact has unveiled a liquid-cooled CCS plug capable of handling 1,000 kW. It remains unclear whether BYD’s megawatt-capable CCS connector is developed in-house or supplied externally.