"Charging for one hour, queuing for two hours", this is probably the most realistic portrayal of new energy car owners in high-speed service areas in the past few years. Let’s not talk about the frivolous parameter stacking today, but let’s talk about the pain point that keeps countless people awake at night: battery life anxiety.
In fact, there are only two prescriptions for relieving anxiety: either make the fuel tank (battery) infinitely large, or make refueling (charging) as fast as drinking water. The former is limited by physical space and cost, and is obviously a bit "anti-human"; what about the latter? The second-generation blade battery and flash charging technology launched by BYD a few days ago are quite eye-catching, and even have a bit of a "no ethics" feel.
Let’s first discuss how fast this flash charging technology is. The official data is that the charging power of a single gun is as high as 1500kW. What is this concept? In layman's terms, it means "it takes 5 minutes to charge at normal temperature and 9 minutes to fully charge." Even in the extremely cold weather of minus 30 degrees, it only takes 3 minutes more. Imagine this scene: you are in a highway service area, you park your car on a pile, go to the bathroom, buy a cup of hot coffee, and then watch two short videos. When you come
"Charging for one hour, queuing for two hours", this is probably the most realistic portrayal of new energy car owners in high-speed service areas in the past few years. Let’s not talk about the frivolous parameter stacking today, but let’s talk about the pain point that keeps countless people awake at night: battery life anxiety.
In fact, there are only two prescriptions for relieving anxiety: either make the fuel tank (battery) infinitely large, or make refueling (charging) as fast as drinking water. The former is limited by physical space and cost, and is obviously a bit "anti-human"; what about the latter? The second-generation blade battery and flash charging technology launched by BYD a few days ago are quite eye-catching, and even have a bit of a "no ethics" feel.
Let’s first discuss how fast this flash charging technology is. The official data is that the charging power of a single gun is as high as 1500kW. What is this concept? In layman's terms, it means "it takes 5 minutes to charge at normal temperature and 9 minutes to fully charge." Even in the extremely cold weather of minus 30 degrees, it only takes 3 minutes more. Imagine this scene: you are in a highway service area, you park your car on a pile, go to the bathroom, buy a cup of hot coffee, and then watch two short videos. When you come back, your car is fully rejuvenated. At this time, the time cost of charging has been compressed to almost the same level as refueling a fuel vehicle. Will the embarrassment of "planning a trip specifically for charging" disappear in an instant?
Of course, some people must throw cold water on it: "Who can't do PPT? Where is the key?" This is indeed a soul torture. If the technology is extremely impressive, but only two piles are available in the country, isn't that just a "castle in the air"? But this time BYD seems determined to play big. It is reported that they plan to build 20,000 flash charging stations by the end of the year, not only covering first- and second-tier cities, but also reaching fifth- and sixth-tier cities, and even covering one-third of the high-speed service area. This laying speed is like taking the word "difficult to charge" out of the dictionary. If it can really be implemented, this will not only be a victory for BYD, but also set a new benchmark for the entire industry: fast charging without penetration is just a rogue.
However, as a rigorous "criticism party", we still have to talk about the safety and lifespan issues that everyone is most concerned about. After all, the concept of "fast charging damages the battery" has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts. A friend also asked me: "If such a strong current is poured into it, will the battery explode? Will the lifespan be shortened?"
In this regard, BYD's response this time is quite hard-core. After experiencing 500 flash charge cycles, the second-generation blade battery can still pass the external short-circuit test and does not catch fire or explode. This standard far exceeds the national standard. Moreover, in terms of warranty policy, the official directly increased the capacity retention rate threshold of battery warranty by 2.5%. What does this mean? It shows that the manufacturer has a good idea and dares to guarantee the durability. Of course, we have to say objectively that any physical and chemical reaction has uncertainties under extreme conditions. Although the laboratory data is perfect, it will take time for the "referee" to finally score the long-term performance under real road conditions. This is the only small drawback that currently requires a little "observation period".
Looking back, BYD's combination of punches is hitting the seven inches of the new energy market. When charging speed is no longer a shortcoming, and when the energy replenishment network is as dense as gas stations, the last piece of the puzzle for new energy vehicles can be truly completed. This is not only a victory of technology, but also a liberation of users’ lifestyle.
Finally, to summarize, regarding the pain points of new energy vehicles, what is BYD’s flash charging technology like? My answer is: it is not only a technical parameter, but also a key to breaking the shackles of anxiety. The direction is absolutely correct and the strength is amazing enough. But technology is constantly iterating. Will there be more subversive solutions in the future? When charging is really faster than refueling, will we still be obsessed with the range numbers game? Perhaps, true freedom is never about how far a car can go, but how fast your heart can go.
