BYD has once again redefined electric vehicle (EV) charging speeds with the launch of its Super e Platform, featuring an industry-leading megawatt flash charging system. This cutting-edge technology delivers an unprecedented charging power of up to 1 megawatt (1000 kW), setting new global benchmarks for mass-produced vehicles:

Unmatched Speed: 2 kilometers of range per second

Record-Breaking Efficiency: 5-minute charge for 400 kilometers of driving

The Core of Megawatt Flash Charging

At the heart of BYD’s breakthrough is the Super e Platform, the world’s first mass-produced full-domain kilovolt high-voltage architecture for passenger vehicles. This innovation elevates the battery, motor, power electronics, and climate control systems to a 1000V high-voltage standard, resulting in:

50% lower battery internal resistance through optimized electrode materials and ultra-high-speed ion channels

Maximum charging current of 1000A, achieving an ultra-fast 10C charging rate

Peak charging power exceeding 1 megawatt (1000kW), making EV charging times as short as refueling a gasoline car

To support this revolutionary system, BYD has also pioneered a new generation of 1500V silicon carbide (SiC) automotive-grade power chips—the industry’s first mass-produced chip at this voltage level. This not only enhances charging efficiency but also strengthens BYD’s technological edge in the market.

The Challenge of Scaling Megawatt Flash Charging

While the technology is groundbreaking, widespread adoption will depend on the availability of high-power charging infrastructure. Charging at 1MW requires ultra-high-power charging stations, significantly more advanced than today's fast-charging networks.