After presenting models capable of handling nearly 1,000 kW of power, BYD now claims to be able to go even further with a charging system reaching 1,500 kW. This performance is based on an evolution of its Blade battery, integrated into all its recent models.
With this innovation, the Chinese manufacturer promises rapid charging speeds, which could theoretically approach the time needed to fill up with gasoline. Indeed, according to the manufacturer, a recharge from 10% to about 70% could take just five minutes, and it would take less than ten minutes in the best conditions (temperature and voltage) to recover from 10% to 97% of range.
Several electric models from the group are expected to benefit from this technology, especially those equipped with the latest iteration of the Blade battery, such as the BYD Seal 07 and Sealion 06, the Denza N9 and Z9 GT, the YangWang U7 and U8, etc.
A promising technology, but difficult to deploy Yes, on paper these high-power charging stations seem very nice, but in reality, the ecosystem of the electric car would need to be revised, as not all onboard chargers can reach such power levels. BYD, who has a few tricks up their sleeve, has also presented a new generation of chargers capable of handling 1,500 kW.
Clever! But nothing is won yet, as this network of stations still needs to be deployed and this operation will prove to be very costly. Four thousand two hundred thirty-nine of these types of stations have already been deployed in China and will be activated this week, with 20,000 more to be installed in the country throughout the year. Europe may also be affected by the deployment of this network, but at a later stage.
Regardless of the power needed to operate the network, the cost of installations, and the compatibility of vehicles, charging at 1,500 kW certainly represents a technological advancement, but above all a major industrial challenge.
