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BYD to Deploy Five-Minute Flash Chargers Across Europe Within a Year

Initial dealership installations will pave the way for a pan-European network rollout supported by new production, research, headquarters facilities in Hungary.

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Overview

  • BYD confirmed plans to install a network of 1,000 kW flash chargers across Europe within the next 12 months to recharge electric vehicles in five minutes.
  • The ultra-rapid chargers can deliver up to 400 km of range in five minutes, significantly outpacing Tesla’s 250 kW Superchargers.
  • Devices will debut at BYD’s expanding European dealerships before extending coverage through local partnerships.
  • BYD surpassed Tesla in European EV sales in May 2025 and reports a steady 10 percent month-on-month growth in the region.
  • The company is opening a production facility, R&D center and European headquarters in Hungary as part of its push to become a major market player by 2030.