BYD announced the rollout of its first Flash Chargers in Europe, capable of charging EVs in just 5 minutes. The company introduced its first chargers in the UK and Germany and promised to build 3,000 chargers across Europe and 300 across the UK by the end of 2027.

The company’s Flash Chargers aren’t exactly new, but they are new to European drivers. Just one of BYD’s Flash Charging stations can deliver up to 1,500 kW of charging power, which is three times more than Tesla’s V4 Superchargers.

Additionally, BYD plans to undercut the competition from Tesla and Ionity and offer cheaper fares. It plans to do that by leveraging batteries. These batteries will charge overnight during off-peak hours and provide cheaper electricity to consumers. Additionally, BYD believes it can charge more EVs throughout the day compared to the competition, which will push prices down even further.

Naturally, if you want to utilize BYD’s fast chargers to the fullest, you have to own one of BYD’s EVs equipped with the latest Blade Battery 2.0. This battery can already be found in some BYD EVs, but only one model sold in Europe is compatible with the Flash Chargers, and that’s the Denza Z9 GT. At least for now.

Just a 5-minute charge will refill the battery from 10% to 70%, while a “full” charge from 10% to 97% takes only 9 minutes. Additionally, the technology promises minimal performance loss in low-temperature environments.

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BYD, the world’s fastest-growing car company, is continuing to bring new models to market in multiple new segments, with the latest being an affordable model for the ridesharing industry under its recently introduced Linghui brand.

The new e7 sedan comes with multiple new editions, including the company’s 5-minute Flash Charging tech, a new Blade Battery, and all for under $A22,600.

The e7 lineup will actually start at under $A20,000 but has its Flash Charging-enabled models starting for a bit more, saving ridesharing drivers a significant amount of time when stopping to charge.

As mentioned, it would be one of the most affordable models from the company with capabilities of charging from 10-70% in just 5 minutes using the company’s latest Flash Charging technology, unveiled last month.

The new charging tech is made possible by Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs, which retain the safety credentials of BYD’s Blade Battery tech while now supporting charging speeds of up to 1,500 kW at the company’s Flash Charging sites.

Speaking of the deployment, BYD is currently deploying these sites at a rapid pace. Latest data shared by the company shows over 5,000 active charging stations in hundreds of cities across China, with a target to reach 20,000 commissioned charging bays by the end of the year.

According to reports from local media, the new e7 has an introductory incentive of 1-year free Flash Charging, helping fleet and ridesharing companies try out the tech in the first 12 months.

Getting back to the specs of the model, it comes in at a length of 4,780 mm, which is slightly smaller than the Seal sedan sold in Australia. 

The new car features the same large 15.6-inch infotainment screen behind the steering wheel as many BYD owners have today. 

A 50 W wireless phone charger is also seen in the centre console, and, like many of BYD’s latest cars, the inside now features the gear shifter relocated to the steering wheel.

Powering the new sedan are two rear-mounted motor options delivering 100 kW and 130 kW, respectively.

The single-motor powertrain is powered by BYD’s second-generation blade batteries, which come in capacities of 51.3 kWh and larger 61.4 kWh packs that feed the motor.

Range-wise, the e7 EV will have an NEDC range of 450-550 km, likely over 380-480 km on the WLTP test cycle.

Having experienced the previous generation of the BYD e7 as a Didi on a recent trip to China, it really is a Toyota Corolla rival, but with a much more refined ride, space, and, of course, an EV drivetrain.

We look forward to seeing the Linghui e7 model in person in China in the coming months, as it’s one of the several vehicles from BYD that would change the rideshare industry in China and has implications across the globe to help reduce transport emissions while offering drivers the convenience of Flash Charging.

BYD, the world’s fastest-growing car company, is continuing an onslaught of new model launches new, with the latest being a mid-sized family SUV boasting the company’s 5-minute Flash Charging tech, a new Blade Battery, and more power. 

This model will be called the Song Ultra EV in China, with prices starting at the equivalent of under $A32,000.

It will be able to charge from 10-70% in just 5 minutes using the company’s latest Flash Charging technology, unveiled earlier this month.

That’s made possible by the new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs, which will retain the safety credentials of BYD’s Blade Battery tech while now incorporating charging speeds of up to 1,500 kW at the company’s Flash Charging sites, which are being deployed at a rapid pace.

BYD really wants its customers to use this Flash Charging tech in cars like this and is offering 1 year of free Flash Charging to initial customers with all compatible models.

 With the Song Ultra EV, customer that pre-order the car can get an additional 6 months of free Flash Charging, bringing the total free period to 18 months.

This model comes in at a length of 4,850 mm, which is slightly larger than the Sealion 7 SUV, which has seen thousands of sales in Australia and was the second-best-selling EV in the country. 

The new car features the same large 15.6-inch infotainment screen behind the steering wheel as many BYD owners have today. 

A 50 W wireless phone charger is also seen in the centre console, and, like many of BYD’s latest cars, the inside now features the gear shifter relocated to the steering wheel.

Powering the new compact SUV is a single rear-mounted motor delivering 270 kW, which will deliver a top-speed of up to 210 km/h.

The single-motor powertrain is powered by BYD’s second-generation blade batteries, which come in capacities of 68.4 kWh and larger 82.7 kWh packs that feed the motor.

Range-wise, the Song Ultra EV will have an NEDC range of 605-710 km, likely over 500-580 km on the WLTP test cycle.

The latest-generation platform also allows for a 150 L frunk and a 730 L boot with seats up. This can be expanded to 1,659 litres with rear seats down.

There is also a fridge included with this SUV, which can also be used to keep things warm with a temperature setting of up to 50 C available.

Given the amount of tech featured in the SUV, which can also be equipped with LiDAR for an assisted driving system functionality. That would come from the DiPilot 300 ADAS system, which is powered by 27 sensors.

We look forward to seeing this model in person in China in the coming months, with some of this tech likely to be available in our local market in the future.

Given that this model’s starting price is lower than many SUVs available in the Chinese market and comes equipped with 18 months of free Flash Charging, which is quicker than filling up at a servo, it’s going to be quite a popular model that ICE drivers need to pay attention to.