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New Delhi: Chinese EV giant BYD have taken a big step in battery and charging with the unveiling of their second-generation Blade Battery alongside a new

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FLASH charging system, aimed at dramatically cutting charging times and improving electric vehicle usability.

The announcement came from Shenzhen, where the automaker outlined how the new battery architecture and charging infrastructure could address two long-standing concerns for EV owners, which are slow charging speeds and reduced charging efficiency in extremely cold weather.\n

Five-minute fast charge milestone, better range and battery efficiency

As per the company, vehicles equipped with the new battery technology can charge from 10 per cent to 70 per cent state of charge in just five minutes, while reaching 97 per cent in just nine minutes under standard conditions. Even in extreme cold environments of –30°C, charging from 20 per cent to 97 per cent takes only about three minutes more than it would at room temperature.

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To support these speeds, BYD has developed the FLASH Charger, capable of delivering up to 1,500 kW through a single connector, making it one of the most powerful EV charging systems so far.

The second-generation Blade Battery also improves energy density by around five per cent over the original version while enabling faster charging. In one application, the battery allows the Denza Z9GT to deliver a claimed driving range of over 1,000 km, thanks to a lightweight vehicle architecture combined with the upgraded battery system.

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BYD says the battery incorporates a “lithium-ion high-speed channel” and an advanced thermal management system designed to minimise internal heat build-up while maintaining safe operating temperatures during rapid charging cycles. The company adds that the new battery has passed multiple safety tests that exceed China’s national standards.

Large charging network planned

Beyond the battery itself, BYD is also investing heavily in charging infrastructure. The automaker plans to build 20,000 FLASH charging stations across China, with a global rollout expected to begin by the end of 2026. The charging system introduces a T-shaped pulley cable design, which keeps cables suspended off the ground and allows users to easily position the connector on either side of the vehicle, improving both cleanliness and convenience at public charging points.

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BYD believes the combination of faster charging, longer driving range and improved safety could help accelerate EV adoption globally. The company said these technologies form part of its long-term sustainability vision, which integrates solar energy, energy storage and ultra-fast charging infrastructure to support the broader electrification of transport.

With battery innovation and charging convenience becoming key battlegrounds in the EV race, BYD’s latest developments highlight how automakers are working to make electric mobility as quick and practical as conventional refuelling.

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BYD launches second-gen Blade Battery with ultra-fast FLASH charging tech

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