Feng Huang Wang·2026-03-05 12:49Core Viewpoint - BYD has officially launched its second-generation blade battery, showcasing significant advancements in charging speed, performance in extreme cold, and safety testing results [1][2] Charging Speed - The new battery technology allows for rapid charging, achieving a charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes [1] Performance in Extreme Conditions - In extreme cold conditions, the second-generation blade battery was tested at -30 degrees Celsius after being frozen for 24 hours, charging from 20% to 97% in under 12 minutes, only 3 minutes longer than in normal conditions [1] Energy Density and Range - The energy density of the new battery has improved by 5% compared to the first generation, with the first vehicles equipped with this battery, the Tengshi Z9GT and Yangwang U7, achieving a pure electric range exceeding 1000 kilometers, with a maximum of 1036 kilometers [1] Safety and Reliability Testing - The second-generation blade battery underwent extensive safety tests, exceeding current industry standards, including 500 rapid charge cycles followed by puncture tests, showing no smoke or fire [2] - In thermal runaway tests, the battery successfully triggered short circuits in 4 cells simultaneously without catching fire or exploding, surpassing the new national standard which requires only 1 cell to be triggered [2] - The battery's bottom impact test standard is 10 times higher than the new national standard, and the capacity retention rate has improved by 2.5% [2]