08/03/2026
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD unveiled its new Blade Battery 2.0, which the company says can charge significantly faster than existing EV batteries.
The battery can charge from 10% to 70% in about 5 minutes and reach 97% in about 9 minutes, according to BYD.
Even in temperatures as low as minus 30°C, the battery can charge from 20% to 97% in around 12 minutes, the company said.
BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu said faster charging is key to addressing range anxiety, rather than relying solely on larger batteries or more stations.
The company plans to build about 20,000 flash-charging stations across China with peak charging output of up to 1,500 kW.