BYD Reveals Insane 10-Minute EV Battery Charging
Electric cars have come a long way, but one question has always followed them around: how long does it take to charge?
Well… BYD may have just dropped the answer.
The Chinese automotive giant has unveiled a second-generation “Flash-Charge” Blade Battery capable of fully recharging an electric vehicle in under 10 minutes. Yes, you read that right. In the time it takes to grab a coffee at a motorway services, your EV could be practically full again.
And the best part?
This cutting-edge tech is heading to Europe and the UK inside the upcoming Denza Z9 GT.
Charging Speeds That Rival Filling a Petrol Car
BYD’s new Flash-Charge battery can handle an eye-watering 1500kW of charging power, far beyond what most EVs can currently accept.
To put that into perspective, here’s what BYD claims the new battery can achieve:
- 10% to 70% charge in just 5 minutes
- 10% to 97% charge in around 9 minutes
- Even at -30°C, a 20% to 97% charge takes only 12 minutes
That’s approaching the time it takes to fill up a petrol or diesel car at a fuel station, something the EV industry has been chasing for years.
Even More Efficient Blade Battery Technology
This new battery builds on BYD’s already impressive Blade Battery, which uses lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP)chemistry. The updated version is 5% more energy dense, meaning it can store more power in the same space.
While BYD hasn’t officially confirmed the exact capacity of the new pack yet, current Blade batteries can reach up to 150kWh, giving a good idea of the potential scale.
The Denza Z9 GT, the car debuting this technology, is expected to use a 100kWh battery pack.
The Denza Z9 GT Is Leading BYD’s European Push
The Denza Z9 GT shooting brake will be the first vehicle to showcase the new Flash-Charge battery as Denza launches into Europe.
This stylish electric performance wagon is set to arrive later this year, signalling BYD’s continued push into the European market.
With ultra-fast charging paired with long range, the Z9 GT could make EV ownership even more convenient — especially for drivers who regularly travel long distances.
The Chargers Are Just as Powerful
Of course, charging speeds like this need equally powerful infrastructure.
BYD has developed its own Flash charging stations, currently the only public chargers capable of delivering 1500kW.
Right now:
- 4,239 stations are already operating in China
- 15,000 more are planned by the end of the year
European installations are planned, although timelines haven’t yet been confirmed
How It Compares to Today’s Fastest Chargers
To understand how big this leap is, let’s compare.
Currently in Europe:
- Ionity’s fastest chargers reach 600kW (and only at select locations)
- The Lotus Emeya is the fastest charging production EV, accepting up to 400kW
- Even manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, using its experimental ELF test platform, have only achieved around 900kW charging speeds so far.
That means BYD’s 1500kW capability is a massive step forward.
The Future of EV Charging Is Coming Fast
Fast charging has always been one of the biggest barriers stopping some drivers from switching to electric. But innovations like BYD’s Flash-Charge battery show how quickly the technology is evolving.
If charging an EV can take less than 10 minutes, suddenly electric driving becomes far more practical for everyday use, from daily commuting to long motorway journeys.
And with cars like the Denza Z9 GT bringing this technology to Europe soon, the future of ultra-fast EV charging might arrive sooner than many people expected.
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