BYD has opened its first commercial flash-charging station in Germany, marking a significant step in the Chinese automaker’s efforts to expand its ultra-fast charging infrastructure across Europe.
The new facility has entered permanent operation and features BYD’s second-generation flash-charging technology, which the company says is capable of delivering charging power of up to 1,500 kilowatts. The launch follows the European debut of the technology in Paris earlier this year, where BYD also introduced its Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging 2.0 platforms.
According to the company, the charging system combines high-power charging equipment with battery cells engineered to support extremely high charging rates. BYD claims compatible vehicles can charge from 10% to 70% battery capacity in approximately five minutes and from 10% to 97% in around nine minutes. The company also says charging performance remains effective in cold-weather conditions, with charging times at temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius increasing by only about three minutes compared with normal operating conditions.
The German launch forms part of BYD’s broader international charging strategy. The company plans to build 6,000 flash-charging stations outside China by the end of 2026, with Europe accounting for half of the planned total. The initiative follows rapid domestic expansion, where industry reports indicate BYD had deployed more than 6,100 flash-charging stations across over 300 Chinese cities by late May. The company has also expanded its charging network into remote regions, including Tibet, and recently signed a cooperation agreement with Sinopec to accelerate future deployment.
The charging rollout coincides with BYD’s efforts to strengthen its premium vehicle presence in Europe through its Denza brand. Denza opened its first dedicated German showroom in Hamburg in June and plans to establish around 40 retail locations across Germany by the end of 2026. The brand also intends to launch eight models in Europe by the end of 2027 as part of its regional growth strategy.
BYD’s infrastructure investment comes as the company continues to increase overseas sales. The automaker sold 383,453 new energy vehicles globally in May, bringing cumulative sales to more than 16.5 million units. Overseas passenger vehicle and pickup sales reached a record 160,177 units during the month, up 80.7% year-on-year.
In Europe, BYD reported sales of more than 120,000 vehicles during the first four months of 2026, underscoring its growing presence in the region. The German flash-charging station represents another step in the company’s strategy to expand beyond vehicle sales and establish a broader ecosystem encompassing charging, sales and service infrastructure across Europe.
Source: carnewschina
