BYD showcases a system that charge EVs within 9 minutes
Major Chinese car manufacturer BYD has just revealed its second-generation Blade battery platform, along with a new Flash charging system, introducing technology that significantly narrows the gap between the refueling experience of petrol vehicles and that of electric cars.
The new platform was introduced during BYD’s Disruptive Technology event last Thursday. According to the automaker, its Flash charging technology can recharge a battery from 10% to 70% in just five minutes. Under the same conditions, the battery can reach 97% charge in about 9 minutes at room temperature. Even in extremely cold conditions of minus 30 degrees Celsius, the system can charge from 20% to 97% in approximately 12 minutes.
According to Electrek, BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu explained that charging the battery to 97% is intentional. The remaining capacity is meant to be filled through regenerative braking while driving.
In the early years of electric vehicles, range anxiety was one of the biggest concerns for potential buyers. Many consumers worried that limited battery capacity, combined with sparse charging infrastructure and long recharge times, would make EVs impractical for daily use. However, improvements in battery technology and charging networks have gradually reduced those concerns.
BYD states that the new battery platform can deliver a maximum driving range of up to 1,006 kilometers (about 625 miles) based on the CLTC testing standard. By comparison, the first-generation Blade battery system offered a maximum range of roughly 600 kilometers.
According to an online conversion estimate, a range of 1,006 kilometers under the Chinese CLTC scaling system corresponds to about 706 kilometers on the EPA scale used in the United States. But even with that adjustment, the range remains more than sufficient for most drivers, particularly when combined with rapid charging capabilities.
BYD also outlined plans for expanding the supporting infrastructure. In a post on X, the company said it intends to deploy 20,000 Flash charging stations across China by the end of 2026.
