This speed is provided not only by the new battery but also by the updated stations.
Chinese company BYD is preparing for the global launch of its ultra-fast charging technology, Flash Charging. The European premiere will take place on April 8 in Paris, where the electric station wagon Denza Z9 GT will also be presented to the public.
Charging to 97% in Nine Minutes
In early March, BYD unveiled the second generation of BYD Blade Battery and Flash Charger stations in China.
According to the manufacturer, the new Blade 2.0 cells with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry can be charged from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes. Even at a temperature of –30 °C, charging from 20% to 97% takes about 12 minutes.
This speed is provided not only by the new battery but also by the updated Flash Charger stations, which can deliver up to 1.5 MW of power. However, the maximum power is achieved only when using two charging cables simultaneously.
Over 4000 Charging Stations in China
According to the company, more than 4000 such charging stations have already been installed in China. Meanwhile, plans for deploying megawatt infrastructure in Europe are only partially disclosed so far.
The European version of the Denza Z9 GT is expected to use the standard CCS connector, allowing the car to connect to existing fast charging networks. It is still unclear whether European Flash Charger stations will be equipped with two CCS cables and what power they will be able to deliver.
Premium Brand Denza Enters the European Market
Denza is positioned as a technology-oriented premium brand of the BYD group. It was originally created as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, but later the Chinese company gained full control over the brand and relaunched it in the premium segment.
The Denza Z9 GT model was first shown in Europe in April 2025. Initially, sales were planned to start in the fourth quarter of 2025, but the launch has been postponed—likely to wait for the second generation of Blade batteries and the new Flash Charging system.
The rear-wheel drive version with a 122 kWh battery is expected to provide over 800 km of range. The top modification with three electric motors develops over 700 kW of power.
The price of the model in European markets, including Germany, has not yet been announced.
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