BYD has announced plans to bring its ultra-fast charging technology to the global market. The latest chargers, designed for vehicles from Denza and Yangwang, can fully charge a car in just 9 minutes using a 1,500 kW charging system.
BYD Group CEO Li Yunfei confirmed that the company will launch its own fast-charging infrastructure internationally by the end of 2026.
The system uses an integrated storage-and-charging architecture, incorporating 200–300 kWh of energy storage per unit, which helps minimize the load on the power grid.
The 1,500 kW charging system operates at 1,000 V. When paired with the second-generation Blade Battery, compatible vehicles such as the Denza Z9GT and Yangwang U7 can charge from 10% to 70% in about 5 minutes.
The battery’s new architecture is specifically designed for extreme climates. Official data shows that after 24 hours at –30°C, the battery can charge from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes. At normal room temperature, charging from 10% to 97% takes just 9 minutes.
By December 2026, BYD plans to operate 20,000 fast-charging stations across China. This network will include 18,000 “station-within-a-station” facilities built in partnership with companies such as TELD. These stations are expected to provide 90% urban coverage within a 5 km radius of major cities.
The remaining 2,000 stations will be located on highways. As of March 5, 2026, BYD had already completed 4,239 charging stations, while the first 1,000 highway stations are expected to be operational by May 1, 2026.
