10–97% in nine minutes: BYD presents second generation of Blade Battery
5 hours ago
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- #Electric Vehicles
- #Fast Charging
- BYD introduces the second generation of its Blade Battery, enhancing energy density by over 5% and offering a lifetime warranty.
- The new Blade Battery supports ultra-fast charging, achieving 10-70% charge in about 5 minutes and 10-97% in approximately 9 minutes across various models.
- Safety features include passing a nail penetration test during charging and withstanding simultaneous short circuits of four cells without damage.
- BYD addresses cold weather performance, enabling a 20-97% charge in 12 minutes even after being frozen at -30°C for 24 hours.
- The company unveils Flash Chargers with up to 1,500 kW power, featuring a unique T-shaped design and energy storage systems to prevent grid overload.
- BYD plans to install 20,000 ultra-fast Flash Chargers in 2026, with 4,239 already completed, aiming for easy installation and expansion without straining the electricity grid.