“1,000-kW flash charging that allows refueling and charging to have the same speed,” reads a promotional poster released by BYD, according to CnEVPost.
Double the charging power of Tesla superchargers
This technology aims to achieve charging speeds comparable to refueling a traditional gasoline vehicle. Apparently, it can fully charge a 100-kWh battery pack in approximately 10 minutes.
This effectively doubles the charging power of Tesla’s V4 Superchargers, which currently peak at 500 kW. Tesla began deploying its V4 Superchargers, capable of 500 kW, in the US in October 2023 and plans to introduce them to China in 2025.
The Chinese company asserts that the “BYD Super e-Platform will use disruptive technology to completely solve the biggest headache in EV use.”
Besides, speculation surrounding BYD’s supercharger capabilities has been circulating on Chinese social media.