BYD’s Blade Battery 2.0 can charge 50% faster than current EVs

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has unveiled its next-generation Blade Battery 2.0, a new EV battery technology that promises a driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres along with ultra-fast charging and improved safety features.

According to the company, the battery can deliver a driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle.

This marks a significant improvement compared with the first-generation Blade Battery, which typically offered a range of about 600 kilometres under similar conditions.

One of the most important features of the new battery is its ultra-fast charging capability. BYD said its “flash charging” system can charge the battery from 10 per cent to 70 per cent in just five minutes.

A charge from 10 per cent to 97 per cent can be completed in about nine minutes under normal conditions, as per the company.

The battery also performs well in extreme weather. Even after being exposed to temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius for 24 hours, the battery can recharge from 20 per cent to 97 per cent in around 12 minutes, according to the company. Wang Chuanfu, chairman and CEO of BYD, said the new battery has been designed to deliver faster charging speeds even in extremely cold environments.

“The battery uses higher energy density technology, enabling longer driving ranges for future electric vehicles,” he added.

Indo-Asian News Service