BYD has introduced its second-generation Blade Battery alongside a new Flash Charging station design, aiming to significantly enhance electric vehicle charging performance and infrastructure. The upgraded Blade Battery delivers 5% higher energy density than its predecessor, extends service life, and meets heightened safety requirements.
In laboratory demonstrations, the battery achieved rapid charging from 10% to 70% in just five minutes and from 10% to 97% in nine minutes at ambient temperatures. In extreme cold, the system maintained efficiency, reaching 20% to 97% charge in 12 minutes at both –20 °C and –30 °C. When paired with standard charging piles, BYD reports a 30% to 50% faster charge rate compared with conventional EV batteries. A Denza Z9GT equipped with the new battery recorded a single-charge range of 1,036 kilometers.
⚡ BYD Blade Battery 2.0 – Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| 10-70% Charge Time | ⚡ 5 minutes |
| 10-97% Charge Time | ⚡ 9 minutes |
| Charging at -20°C (20-97%) | ❄️ 12 minutes |
| Charging at -30°C (20-97%) | ❄️ 12 minutes |
| Energy Density Increase | 📈 +5% vs Gen 1 |
| Max Charging Power | ⚡ 1,500 kW |
| Operating Voltage | 🔌 1,000V |
| Max Range (Denza Z9GT) | 🚗 1,036 km |
To support these charging speeds, BYD’s Flash Charging stations feature a T-shaped gantry, a compact, waterproof charging gun, and an upper sliding rail system that increases reach while reducing the installation footprint. Each gun delivers up to 1,500 kW at 1,000 V, enabling megawatt-level charging even in subzero conditions. Reflecting a gas-station model, the network will introduce idle fees for vehicles that remain connected after charging is complete.
BYD plans to deploy 20,000 Flash Charging points this year, including 18,000 “stations-within-a-station” co-located at existing public charging sites to minimize grid impact. Under this approach, BYD’s units draw energy from on-site battery storage—recharged via the host station’s fast-charging infrastructure—allowing rapid rollout without overloading local power networks. The company has already installed 4,239 stations in the first two months of the year, which become operational tomorrow.
Additionally, BYD intends to establish 2,000 highway charging stations by year’s end, covering one-third of service areas to ensure a Flash Charging point every 100 kilometers. CEO Wang Chuanfu noted that integrating energy storage with public charging networks simplifies installation—“as simple as installing an air conditioner”—and addresses potential grid constraints while scaling high-power charging capabilities.
Source: CarNewsChina
