Chinese automaker BYD plans to begin deploying a network of ultra-fast Flash Charging 2.0 charging stations in Europe in the coming weeks. The power of the new stations will reach 1500 kW, which could make them the most productive public chargers on the European market.
The system is designed for vehicles with second-generation BYD Blade Battery batteries. According to the company, such batteries are capable of charging from 10% to 70% in just five minutes and up to 97% in about nine minutes. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether the European versions of the cars will be able to achieve the same performance.
The first model compatible with the new infrastructure will be the Denza Z9 GT electric station wagon. The European premiere of the car is scheduled for April 8, 2026.
The Denza Z9 GT is equipped with a 122 kWh battery and three electric motors with a total output of about 960 hp. The range according to the WLTP cycle is declared at 800 km. Among the features of the model is a Devialet audio system with Dolby Atmos support.
For comparison, most modern electric vehicles in Europe support charging up to 400 kW. The Ionity network, for example, operates more than 5,000 stations with a capacity of up to 350 kW and is starting to introduce equipment at 600 kW with the possibility of upgrading to 1000 kW.
The deployment of Flash Charging in Europe is part of BYD's international strategy to develop its own electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Previously, the company had already installed thousands of such stations in China.