Chinese biggest NEV maker BYD has unveiled its groundbreaking 10C megawatt charging stations, designed to rapidly charge passenger electric vehicles equipped with 1000V high-voltage systems. These “Megawatt Flash Chargers,” part of BYD’s Super e-Platform, can add 400 km (248 miles) of range in just 5 minutes, achieving a peak charging power of 1 MW (1000 kW).
This development addresses previous criticisms regarding BYD’s slower DC charging speeds, particularly with its Blade LFP batteries compared to ternary NMC packs. To overcome this, BYD has introduced these 1000V, 1000A chargers, the first of their kind for passenger vehicles.
During live tests with the Han L EV and Tang L EV, the charging station reached 1 MW within 10 seconds, charging the vehicles from 7% to 50% in 4.5 minutes.
The Megawatt Flash Charger represents a significant leap in charging technology, surpassing the performance of its competitors. This achievement is made possible by BYD’s latest battery technology, featuring a 1500V silicon-carbide power module that enables efficient power discharge. This system supports a 580 kW rear electric motor capable of reaching 30,511 rpm, with a power-to-weight ratio of 16.4 kW/kg.
Consequently, BYD’s new EVs can achieve 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in approximately 2 seconds, sustain repeated accelerations, and reach top speeds exceeding 300 km/h or 186 mph (305 km/h for the Han L EV).
BYD’s chairman, Wang Chuanfu, has announced plans to install over 4,000 megawatt charging stations across China.
BYD has had a stellar start to 2025. The company, which makes only hybrid and fully electric cars, sold more than 322,000 NEVs in February, up 164 per cent from a year earlier.
