Ge Long Hui·2026-03-11 04:55Core Viewpoint - BYD has officially launched its second-generation blade battery and flash charging technology, achieving significant breakthroughs in charging speed, energy density, and safety performance [1][2]. Group 1: Second-Generation Blade Battery - The second-generation blade battery allows charging from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes under normal conditions, setting a new global record for mass-produced power batteries [1] - In extreme cold conditions (-30°C), the battery can charge from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes [1] - The energy density of the second-generation blade battery has increased by over 5% compared to the previous generation [1] - The company has established safety thresholds above national mandatory standards, successfully passing a series of extreme safety tests [1] Group 2: Flash Charging Infrastructure - BYD has developed flash charging piles with a single-gun charging power of 1,500 kW, the highest for mass-produced charging piles globally [2] - The integrated "super fast release" energy storage system in the charging piles serves as a buffer for the power grid and meets instantaneous high power demands, providing a grid-friendly solution [2] - BYD plans to build 20,000 flash charging stations by the end of 2026, with 18,000 stations covering 90% of urban areas and 2,000 "flash charging highway stations" covering nearly one-third of the highway network [2] Group 3: Market Expansion and New Models - BYD will scale up the deployment of flash charging stations overseas by the end of 2026, aligning with the growth of its overseas sales [3] - The new technology will be applied to multiple models across various brands, with high-end models like the 2026 Yangwang U7, U8, and U8L being the first to feature the new technology [3] - The flagship model, Tengshi Z9GT, will have a starting price of RMB 269,800 and a range of 1,036 km, showcasing the new battery technology [3] - The mainstream model "Song Ultra" EV version will have a starting price of RMB 155,000, indicating the rapid penetration of flash charging technology into the mainstream consumer price range [3]