BYD's new battery charges to 97% in just 9 minutes

Chinese auto giant BYD has unveiled its next-generation Blade Battery 2.0, promising a range of over 1,000 km on the CLTC cycle and ultra-fast charging in just 10 minutes. The development is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its leadership in the global electric vehicle market following intensified competition in China.

The main feature of the Blade Battery 2.0 is fast charging. According to BYD, the battery can recharge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes, and from 10% to 97% in about 9 minutes. Even at extreme temperatures as low as –30°C after a day in the cold, the battery charges from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes. Under normal conditions, new electric vehicles equipped with this battery charge 30–50% faster than current models.

The manufacturer hasn’t overlooked safety either: the battery has passed puncture and bottom-impact tests, confirming its resistance to damage. Company CEO Wang Chuanfu noted that the 97% charging limit is related to energy recovery optimization—the remaining 3% of capacity is reserved for efficient braking.
According to brand representatives, the new architecture combines a 150-kilowatt battery, a high-voltage platform, and an upgraded thermal management system, allowing it to break free from the “impossible triangle” between range, performance, and charging speed.

The first production vehicle to feature the Blade Battery 2.0 will be the Yangwang U7 flagship sedan. It is claimed to have a range of 1,006 km under the CLTC cycle and a four-motor powertrain.