BYD's Flash Charging network deploys 2.4x more power per month than Tesla's Superchargers
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Fred Lambert
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Summary
BYD is rapidly deploying a high-power Flash Charging network in China, with over 5,700 stations built in just months. The chargers deliver up to 1,500 kW — three times more power than Tesla's latest V4 Superchargers. BYD has also opened its first overseas stations in Europe, and at its current deployment pace, it could surpass Tesla's global Supercharger network within two to three years. The article notes that while Tesla's Supercharger network has been a key advantage for the EV revolution, BYD's faster charging technology and aggressive rollout pose a serious competitive threat.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBYD is building a charging network that makes Tesla's Supercharger look slow — and it's deploying it at a pace that could see it surpass Tesla's global network within two to three years.
The chargers deliver up to 1,500 kW of power — three times what Tesla's latest V4 Superchargers can do.
I've long maintained that the Supercharger network is the single best thing Tesla has done for the EV revolution.
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