BYD on Thursday unveiled in Shenzhen what it said is the world’s most powerful mass-produced single-gun ultra-fast charging pile, delivering up to 1,500 kW. The charger features a rail-mounted T-shaped suspended design and is equipped with a zero-gravity charging gun that can be operated with one hand. It also supports simultaneous dual-gun charging without power reduction, the company said.
Paired with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery, the system can charge a vehicle to 70% in five minutes and to full in nine minutes. BYD also launched its Flash Charging China strategy and aims to build 20,000 ultra-fast charging stations by the end of the year. The stations will cover major cities and highway networks across China. [TechNode Reporting]