According to unconfirmed reports from China, BYD is working on a second-generation version of its megawatt DC fast-charging technology, known as Flash Charging, with a potential peak output of up to 1,500 kW (1.5 MW).
BYD introduced its first-generation Flash Charging system in March 2025 alongside the Super e-Platform. That system delivered up to 1,000 kW (1 MW) of charging power using two GB/T connectors simultaneously. It enabled the debut models, the Han L and Tang L, to achieve charging rates of up to 10C, adding approximately 400 km (250 miles) of CLTC range in just five minutes.
1.5 MW Charging Capability
As reported by CarNewsChina, the next-generation Flash Charging system is said to support currents of up to 1,500 amps. Combined with operating voltages of up to 1,000 volts, this would allow for peak charging power of 1.5 MW.
Images accompanying the report show a new T-shaped dual-plug charging dispenser. Due to thermal and physical limitations of liquid-cooled GB/T connectors, BYD continues to rely on dual-plug operation to reach such extreme power levels. This approach also requires compatible vehicle-side hardware capable of accepting power through two charging ports simultaneously.
To manage the enormous power demand, the report claims that on-site battery energy storage at charging stations will double in capacity. This would help mitigate grid impact and enable the stations to support more than 20 consecutive ultra-fast charging sessions without drawing excessive peak power from the grid.
However, the information remains unofficial. While delivering 1.5 MW at the charger is technically feasible, the ability of production EVs to safely and efficiently accept such power levels remains an open question.
Flash Charging Deployment Plans
The report states that by late 2025, BYD had installed over 500 megawatt-class charging stations across more than 200 cities in China.
Initially, BYD announced plans to deploy 500 units as the first phase of a broader rollout targeting 4,000 chargers. The company later expanded its ambitions, revealing plans—together with partners Xiaoju Charging and Long Shine—to install an additional 15,000 megawatt charging stations.
BYD has also indicated plans to introduce 1,000 kW DC fast charging in Europe, though such deployments have yet to materialize. Separately, the automaker has announced intentions to bring megawatt-level charging infrastructure to South Africa.
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