BYD’s 1,000kW EVs Set Sales Record with Game-Changing Charging Tech

Chinese EV giant BYD is making headlines again, this time for delivering more than 21,000 units of its two latest high-performance electric vehicles in just their first month. The Han L sedan and Tang L SUV are the first models to debut BYD’s revolutionary “Super e-Platform”, which enables charging as fas as refuelling at a petrol station.

Lets break down why these new BYD flagships matter and what they could mean for the future of ultra-fast EV charging globally, including Australia.

First Month, 21,000+ Sales

April was a milestone month for BYD. According to the company’s official sales figures, BYD moved 10,483 Han L sedans and 11,406 Tang L SUVs, barely weeks after deliveries began mid-April, right before the Shanghai Auto Show.

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Faster Than Filling a Petrol Tank

At the heart of this success is BYD’s new 1,000kW-capable “Super e-Platform.”

When connected to a compatible charger, these vehicles can gain 400km of range in just 5 minutes, a charge time on par with or even faster than refueling a petrol or diesel car. BYD says the platform supports 10C charging, meaning a battery can theoretically charge ten times in an hour.

That’s a huge leap forward in EV practicality and convenience, and it’s not just theoretical. Real-world charging infrastructure is already coming online to match. Reports suggest that BYD already has several live sites of its super fast chargers in Shanghai and Shenzhen.

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High-Speed Hardware to Match

To handle such high-voltage action, both models use BYD’s second-generation Blade battery, with an 83.2kWh capacity, and run on a system rated at 1,000 volts and 1,000 amps. That’s enough to add 2km of range per second under ideal conditions.

Both the Han L and Tang L are also equipped with BYD’s new electric motors capable of spinning over 30,000 rpm, setting a new production vehicle record. The motors pump out 580kW of power with an exceptional 16.4kW/kg power density, enabled by cutting-edge Silicon Carbide (SiC) power chips that can handle extreme current and voltage demands.

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Flagship Performance, Competitive Price

Despite all that tech, the prices are surprisingly reasonable for performance EVs of this calibre:

• Han L sedan: from approximately $58,500 AUD
• Tang L SUV: from approximately $60,300 AUD

Given their pricing, it’s no surprise that demand is already outpacing supply, and early sales are showing strong market appetite for high-speed EVs with minimal downtime.

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Charging Network in Motion

The tech is impressive, but it only works if the charging infrastructure can keep up. That’s why BYD has already begun building out ultra-fast charging stations to support the new models.

The first of these 1,000kW-capable sites recently opened in Shenzhen, featuring twin-plug chargers with extra-long cables to accommodate a variety of EVs. The site was built in collaboration with oil and gas giant Sinopec and Shenzhen’s grid operators, hinting at a broader rollout across China in the future.