{"id":"f-e550251d2f-8f01da1f-b598-5bc0-bacd-6967a92bc866","title":"BYD unveils 2nd-gen Blade Battery with 5-minute charging, plans 20,000 stations","description":"BYD unveiled its second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging system in Shenzhen, enabling EVs to charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes and reach about 97% in nine minutes, while supporting a new 20,000-station charging network.","timestamp":1772964780,"category":"technology","headline":"BYD unveils 2nd-gen Blade Battery with 5-minute charging, plans 20,000 stations","modifiedHeadline":"BYD Unveils Faster Blade Battery Charging","subCategories":["scid_a90e78c8"],"subcategoriesName":["Innovation"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"1f1ebc89-3263-4d24-b85a-db4ed7210803","bundleTitle":"Auto Buzz","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"632","fcSummary":"byd unveiled its second-generation blade battery and flash charging technology, addressing slow charging and cold-weather performance issues. the battery achieves 10%-70% charge in 5 minutes and boasts a 5% higher energy density, enabling ranges exceeding 1,000 km. safety is prioritized, with tests exceeding national standards, and a network of 20,000 flash charging stations is planned for china by 2026.","summary":"BYD unveils new Blade Battery, enabling 5-min charging & 20,000 stations. Boosts range & safety, accelerating EV adoption.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Auto/IN/en/cnbc-tv18/f-e550251d2f-8f01da1f-b598-5bc0-bacd-6967a92bc866","sourceUrl":"https://www.cnbctv18.com/auto/byd-unveils-2nd-gen-blade-battery-with-5-minute-charging-plans-20000-stations-ws-l-19863411.htm","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/08-mM9DntCI0.webp","content":"BYD Co. unveiled its second-generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging technology in Shenzhen, aiming to address two major barriers to electric-vehicle adoption: slow charging speeds and reduced charging performance in low temperatures.\n
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\n The company said the battery can charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes and reach about 97% charge in nine minutes. In extreme cold conditions, charging slows only slightly. BYD said charging from 20% to 97% takes about 12 minutes at temperatures as low as −30°C, roughly three minutes longer than under room-temperature conditions.\n
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\n The second-generation Blade Battery has about 5% higher energy density than the first version and supports driving ranges above 1,000 kilometres. The Denza Z9GT equipped with the battery can achieve a range of about 1,036 km on a single charge.\n
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Battery design and safety improvements\n
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\n BYD said the battery was developed after six years of research and development aimed at solving the traditional trade-off between fast charging and high energy density.\n
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\n To improve charging efficiency and thermal stability, the company introduced a “Lithium-Ion High-Speed Channel” and a “Full-Spectrum Intelligent Thermal Management System,” which are designed to reduce internal heat generation and improve heat dissipation during high-power charging.\n
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The next generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging Technology arrives. Setting a new benchmark for safety, efficiency and performance in electric mobility.
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10% to 70% in 5 minutes (room temperature) 10% to 97% in 9 minutes (room temperature) 10% to 97% in 12 minutes (−30°C… pic.twitter.com/p00Ac8NGHp
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\n — BYD (@BYDCompany) March 5, 2026\n

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\n BYD said the battery has passed safety tests that exceed China’s national standards, aligning with the company’s focus on safety in new-energy vehicles.\n
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\n “Replacing fuel-powered cars with new energy vehicles is a mission-critical answer to national energy security,” BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu said at the event, citing recent conflicts in Iran and their impact on oil supply. “No one knows batteries better than BYD.”\n
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FLASH charger designed for high-speed charging\n
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\n To support the new battery’s charging speeds, BYD introduced its FLASH Charger, capable of delivering up to 1,500 kW of power from a single connector while operating at high voltage.\n
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\n The charging system incorporates high-capacity energy-storage batteries to reduce pressure on local electricity grids. Under BYD’s proposed “station-within-a-station” model, flash-charging stations can use existing public charging infrastructure to replenish their storage systems.\n
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\n BYD also unveiled a new charging station design featuring a T-shaped pulley system. The design allows the charging cable to move above the vehicle, enabling drivers to connect from either side while keeping cables off the ground.\n
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Charging network expansion and vehicle rollout\n
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\n BYD said it plans to build 20,000 FLASH Charging stations across China by the end of 2026, with a broader international rollout planned afterwards. The stations will be open to the public as part of efforts to support wider EV adoption.\n
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\n The company said the new battery cells will initially be installed in ten models across its lineup. These include vehicles from the Dynasty and Ocean series, as well as premium brands such as Yangwang. The Datang sport utility vehicle can travel up to 950 kilometres on a single charge.\n
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\n BYD also said it will offer one year of complimentary flash-charging services for vehicles compatible with the new system.","readDurationInMinutes":"6","author":{"name":"CNBC TV18","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/jpeg/ecc3d19b-fc52-4a39-881c-5b0936ae723b.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"383191425","type":"COMSCORE"}],"pointerSummary":["BYD unveiled its 2nd-gen Blade Battery, addressing EV charging barriers.","New battery charges 10-70% in 5 mins at room temp, & 97% in 9 mins.","BYD plans 20,000 FLASH Charging stations in China by end-2026."],"tags":["BYD","BladeBattery","FLASHCharging","EVCharging","ElectricVehicles","Shenzhen","WangChuanfu","DenzaZ9GT","NewEnergyVehicles","ChinaEV","BatteryTechnology","FastCharging","ThermalManagement","EnergyDensity","ChargingInfrastructure","EVAdoption","Yangwang","DatangSUV"],"consent":true,"redirectionEnabled":false}

BYD unveils 2nd-gen Blade Battery with 5-minute charging, plans 20,000 stations

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