BYD Unveils 2nd Gen Blade Battery and FLASH Charging: 10-70% in 5 Minutes
BYD announced the 2nd Generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging technology, achieving a world record charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and addressing slow charging and low-temperature performance.
- 5 minutes
- 9 minutes
- 20,000 in China
- 1500 kW
What Happened
On March 5, 2026, BYD unveiled the 2nd Generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging technology in Shenzhen, China. The system charges from 10% to 70% State of Charge (SOC) in just 5 minutes and reaches 97% in 9 minutes. Even at -30°C, charging from 20% to 97% takes only 3 minutes longer than at room temperature.
BYD unveils 2nd Gen Blade Battery and FLASH Charging technology
Plans to construct 20,000 FLASH Charging Stations in China and begin global rollout
- 5% increase over 1st generation
- 10-70% in 5 minutes (world record)
10% to 70% in 5 minutes
World's fastest charging for an electric vehicle battery
“The industry must address these lingering challenges: slow charging speeds and poor low-temperature charging performance.”
Previously from BYD
BYD previously announced the DENZA Z9GT, which features FLASH Charging and is set to debut in Europe on April 8, 2026. This new battery and charger system will power that vehicle and future models.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of BYD's official releases.
Why this matters
Electric vehicle owners have long complained about charging times, especially in cold weather. BYD's new battery and charger reduce charging to near gas-refueling speed, potentially easing range anxiety. The company plans 20,000 stations in China and global rollout by end of 2026, making fast charging more accessible.
Terms in This Story
- State of Charge (SOC)
- The level of charge of an electric battery relative to its capacity, expressed as a percentage.
- Blade Battery
- A lithium-ion battery design by BYD that uses long, thin cells arranged in a blade-like structure for safety and efficiency.
- FLASH Charging
- BYD's ultra-fast charging technology capable of delivering up to 1500 kW per connector.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.