BYD appears to be deploying a new generation of ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers across China. Social media users and automotive blogs have spotted distinctive T-shaped charging units, which differ significantly from the Flash chargers the company unveiled last year.
Information plates on the new chargers suggest some units can deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts (1.5 megawatts), surpassing the 1,360 kW capability of the previous Flash system. This technology enables vehicles to add approximately 250 miles of range in just five minutes under China's CLTC test cycle.
The company had previously announced plans to establish 4,000 of its own charging units and facilitate an additional 15,000 through third-party partnerships. While megawatt charging is launching in China first, BYD has expressed intentions to bring the technology to Europe.
This push addresses a major barrier to EV adoption: charging time. BYD's initiative is part of a broader industry race towards faster charging, with companies like Mercedes-Benz and Zeekr also developing similar high-power solutions.