Overview

• BYD will roll out its ultra-fast 'flash chargers'—built on a 1,000-volt, 1MW architecture that adds up to 400 km of range in five minutes—across Europe within the next 12 months.
• Initial installations will be at BYD dealerships with further partnerships under consideration to ensure compatibility with existing CCS charging infrastructure.
• European EV sales for BYD surged 345% year-over-year in May and have averaged 10% growth each month, reflecting accelerating consumer demand.
• The company is building an EV factory in Hungary alongside a new R&D centre and its European headquarters in Budapest, with production slated to begin in 2026.
• BYD has expanded its dealer network into Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Croatia as part of its bid to become a major European automotive player by 2030.