BYD will be bringing its latest EV charging technology to Malaysia which allows users to top up their battery as quick as refueling a petrol car.
BYD Malaysia Managing Director Jacob Ma has confirmed that BYD Flash Chargers will be deployed in Malaysia very soon and it will be open to all EVs including non-BYD brands.
Announced back in March, the Flash Charge technology boasts 10%-70% charge in just 5 minutes and 10%-97% charge in just 9 minutes. These blazing quick charging times are applicable to BYD EVs equipped with the 2nd generation Blade Battery technology which include the Denza Z9 GT.
BYD Flash Charge will be deployed first in Denza showroom
According to Jacob, the Flash Charge stations will be introduced in phases starting with Denza showroom. This is followed by plans to deploy outside of showrooms but it is dependent on the readiness of the policies and the ecosystem in Malaysia.
While the first potential EV in Malaysia that can take full advantage of Flash Charge is the Denza Z9 GT, he said the charging network will serve all customers.
He shared that in China, all EV brands can currently enjoy the Flash Charging technology as it isn’t restricted to just BYD brands. If a non-2nd-generation Blade Battery BYD EV or non-BYD EV plugs in, they will be able to get the maximum DC charging rate for their respective vehicle.
Jacob said for an example an 800V EV that can support 220kW DC charging will be able to get 220kW DC charging from the BYD Flash Charge station. If the 800V vehicle supports 600kW, they will be able to get up to 600kW from these chargers.
BYD Flash Charge can deliver up to 1.5MW supported by BESS
The BYD Flash Charge stations can support a peak charging rate of up to 1.5MW (1,500kW) of DC Charging output. To support the ultra-high power demand, the stations are backed by Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
In most deployments we’ve seen so far, there are two BESS cabinets to support two charging bays as shown above.
The standout design feature is the Flash Charge’s T-shaped pillar which doubles as a “Zero Gravity” cable management system. The charging cables are suspended from the top to ensure that the cables remain clean and off the ground at all times. The suspended cable can also slide from left to right to accommodate EVs with either left or right mounted charging ports.
According to the Flash Charge label on the pillar, it has a maximum rated output of 1500kW. It supports a wide voltage range of 200V to 1000V and a maximum current rating of 1500A.
The Flash Charge technology is backward compatible with 400V and 800V EVs, and on paper should be able to hit their respective rated maximum DC charging rate.
For the optimal and fastest charging experience, the only EVs that can really take advantage of BYD Flash Charge are BYD Group EVs equipped with the latest second generation LFP Blade Battery technology. This includes the Yangwang U7 2026, 3rd generation BYD Yuan Plus and the Denza Z9 GT 2026.
Besides the 10% to 70% charge time of 5 minutes and 10% to 97% charge time in 9 minutes, the Flash Charge and second generation battery also boast impressive cold weather charging performance of 20% to 97% in just 12 minutes. This is tested for -30°C weather and that’s merely 3 minutes longer than charging in normal temperature conditions.
BYD also aims to deploy 20,000 Flash Charging stations across China and it targets to begin rolling out globally at scale by the end of 2026. As confirmed by BYD, these chargers will be open to the public as part of its goal to accelerate the electrification of transportation.
BYD will deploy Flash Charging stations in Malaysia. 10%-70% charge in 5 min, up to 1500kW
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