BYD brings lightning-fast EV ‘Flash Charging’ to UK

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially debuted its 1,500kW Flash Charging technology in the UK.

Capable of adding hundreds of miles of range to an EV in just five minutes, the game-changing technology is another significant breakthrough in BYD’s aim to break down the final barriers to electric car adoption.

BYD gave a live demo of the ground-breaking system at its UK headquarters in Uxbridge using a Denza GT – BYD’s upcoming performance model, and the first vehicle capable of accepting Flash Charging.

Based on its WLTP combined range of 372 miles, a five-minute charge can add 223 miles of range and a nine-minute charge adds 323 miles.

“The first demonstration of Flash Charging in the UK is another significant landmark for the technology,” said BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li.

“Flash Charging’s ability to make our second generation Blade Battery ready in five minutes, full in nine minutes, and to add just three minutes in cold weather sets a new standard for the future of premium mobility.

“Our Denza brand is driven by technology that inspires, and witnessing FLASH Charging today, as shown by the Z9 GT, is truly inspirational.”