BYD is rapidly building its megawatt “flash charging” network in China. According to CnEVPost, reporting on September 23, 2026, BYD’s 2,000th expressway flash-charging station opens on September 24, covering about one-third of expressway service areas.
Key Figures
- 2,000 expressway flash-charging stations, spaced about 100 km apart.
- Peak power of 1,500 kW at 1,000 V.
- 10% to 70% charge in about 5 minutes; 10% to 97% in about 9 minutes, on compatible BYD models.
- 10,000 flash-charging stations in total by late August 2026.
- 20,000 stations targeted by the end of 2026.
- Open to vehicles of all makes.
Megawatt Charging Goes Mainstream
Flash charging needs compatible high-voltage vehicles to reach its full speed, but opening the network to all makes shows how quickly fast charging is moving from premium feature to public infrastructure in China.
What It Means
Ultra-fast highway charging and everyday AC charging solve different problems. Even as DC power rises, most charging still happens where cars are parked for hours: at home, at work and at destinations. Our country pages list EVDANCE AC chargers for markets worldwide.
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Key Takeaways
- BYD’s 2,000th expressway flash-charging station opens on Sep 24, 2026.
- Peak power reaches 1,500 kW at 1,000 V.
- BYD had 10,000 flash stations by late August, targeting 20,000 by year-end.
- The network is open to all makes.
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