BYD has secured a framework agreement to supply 100,000 vehicles to Car Inc, aiming to expand the green rental fleet and strengthen the companies’ collaboration on flash charging infrastructure. The procurement deal was formalized in Shenzhen, where both parties also agreed to install BYD’s latest flash charging stations at eligible rental outlets nationwide.
Car Inc, China’s largest direct-operated car rental platform, launched its fleet electrification strategy in 2025. Earlier pilot programs included the deployment of 3,000 BYD Qin Plus DM-i hybrid sedans in April 2025 to meet growing short-term rental demand. In May 2025, the two companies established a strategic partnership under which Car Inc acquired nearly 30,000 BYD vehicles over the course of the year.
Under the new agreement, BYD will continue to support the sustainable development of China’s car rental industry by rolling out a widespread, high-efficiency charging network. As part of its “Flash Charging China” strategy, BYD plans to complete the construction of 20,000 flash charging stations by year-end. The network is designed to reduce range anxiety and improve convenience for rental customers.
On March 5, BYD revealed its second-generation Blade Battery alongside the world’s most powerful mass-produced flash charger, capable of a single-gun charging power of 1,500 kW. According to BYD, vehicles equipped with the new charger and battery can replenish from 10% to 97% state-of-charge in nine minutes under standard conditions, with a total charging time of 12 minutes even in temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius.
To further mitigate operating costs and risks for rental operators, BYD’s after-sales warranty covers the battery, motor, and electronic control systems for six years or 600,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
Source: CNEV Post
