BYD plans to deploy its first batch of ultra-fast charging stations outside China in the coming weeks, as part of a broader push to expand its advanced charging infrastructure globally, according to a report by InsideEVs.
The rollout is expected to coincide with the European debut of the updated Denza Z9GT, which is scheduled to be unveiled in Paris on April 8. The model will be among the first to showcase the company’s latest charging and battery technologies in overseas markets.
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BYD’s flash-charging stations are designed to deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts of power to a single electric vehicle, enabled by its second-generation blade battery. The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery is engineered to handle high power input, allowing significantly faster charging times.
The company said the new system can increase a vehicle’s state of charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes, and from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. However, it remains unclear whether these performance figures will be replicated under European operating conditions.
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BYD has not disclosed detailed deployment plans for the charging network in Europe, stating that further announcements regarding locations and rollout timelines will be made at a later stage.
The charging technology was first introduced on March 5, when BYD unveiled its second-generation blade battery alongside the flash-charging system, marking a new benchmark in EV charging speeds. At the time, the company said it aims to build 20,000 such charging stations in China by the end of 2026 and expand the network internationally as part of its “Flash Charging Planet” strategy.
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Initial vehicle models compatible with the new system include several from BYD’s lineup and sub-brands. Among them, the Yangwang U7 features a 150-kWh battery pack with a range of 1,006 kilometers, while the updated Denza Z9GT offers a range of up to 1,036 kilometers.
The move underscores BYD’s efforts to strengthen its global EV ecosystem by pairing high-performance vehicles with next-generation charging infrastructure.
