BYD says the race for ever-longer range is losing relevance. The company argues that charging speed will matter more than battery capacity. In China, the brand is already rolling out 1000 kW stations that can add about 400 km of range in five minutes. What started as a plan for 5000 sites has grown to more than 15000.

BYD vice president Stella Li confirmed plans to bring this infrastructure to Europe by the end of 2025. She noted that if drivers can top up quickly, the need for outsized battery packs diminishes. With average daily driving around 35 km, a 300 km battery covers several days of use. In that light, compact city EVs become more affordable and attainable, while large battery blocks start to look unnecessary. The logic shifts attention from stockpiling capacity to eliminating downtime—exactly where everyday convenience is won.

The first models to support megawatt charging are the Han L and Tang L. The technology will later reach the Denza Z9GT and other BYD models. The brand aims to make EVs cheaper by using smaller batteries and building out a high-power charging network that cuts waiting time. According to the company, this approach could reshape how people view electric mobility and accelerate the mass transition to electric power. If the rollout keeps pace, the conversation is likely to move from range anxiety to the ease of rapid top-ups.