Prime Highlights
- BYD launched its second-generation Blade Battery with a driving range exceeding 1,000 km on a single charge.
- The new FLASH ultra-fast charging technology can charge EVs from 10 percent to 70 percent in about five minutes.
Key Facts
- BYD is one of the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturers and a leading producer of EV batteries.
- BYD plans to expand its FLASH charging network to 20,000 stations by 2026.
Background
BYD introduced its second-generation Blade Battery together with its ultra-fast FLASH charging system. The system represents an important development in electric vehicle technology through its new technological system. The new battery and charging solutions will improve electric vehicle performance by extending driving range, decreasing charging time, and improving overall vehicle efficiency.
According to the company, certain vehicles that use the second-generation Blade Battery are going to achieve a range of over 1000km from a single battery charge. The battery enables ultra-fast charging, which lets vehicles charge from 10 percent to 70 percent within five minutes and from 10 percent to 97 percent within nine minutes.
The new battery uses a system called FlashPass, which helps lithium ions move faster inside the battery. The system enhances battery performance while enabling faster and more efficient vehicle charging. FlashPass operates through three main parts, which include the Flash Release Cathode, Flash Flow Electrolyte, and Flash Intercalate Anode, to accelerate charging times and enhance energy utilization efficiency.
The battery system contains an innovative electrode design that facilitates improved lithium-ion movement and delivers superior efficiency and energy density performance. The battery system includes a long-lasting solid electrolyte interface layer together with an automatic self-repairing system, which ensures its performance remains stable over extended periods.
BYD also launched its FLASH ultra-fast charging system, which can deliver 1,500 kW through each charging port. The company is developing its charging network by constructing 20,000 FLASH charging stations, which will operate until 2026 to enhance electric mobility.
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