Mar 03, 2026
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Through its Denza premium brand, BYD will introduce up to 1,000 kW (1 MW) of ultra-fast charging technology in Spain (and other European markets) in 2026.
BYD will introduce up to 1,000 kW (1 MW) of ultra-fast charging technology in Spain (and other European markets) through its premium Denza brand in 2026.
One megawatt of charging power means that under ideal conditions a distance of 400 kilometers can be recovered in five minutes.We are talking, then, about very short waiting times, close to what is needed to refuel a burning car.
However, this is the highest indicator.In practice, 1 megawatt can only be achieved for short periods depending on factors such as state of charge and battery temperature.In addition, not all modern energy models are ready to take advantage of the high price level.
That said, Denza promises much higher power than is currently available in Spain, where the most powerful public charging points currently reach 400kW. A technology called "flash charging" has already been advanced in China. The most important thing today is that we know that the European rollout will begin in 2026. The first chargers are expected to be installed at retail stores and strategic locations on important communication routes. BYD's announced goal for Spain is around 300points to be achieved in about a year and a half.
These megawatt chargers are unlike conventional low-power devices.To provide this power, they use stationary energy storage systems (batteries).These batteries disconnect from the grid when demand is low and release a lot of energy when the car is plugged in.This solution avoids the need to "pull" the charger directly from the grid, which would be expensive and difficult to install on a large scale.
In my case, I filled more than 800 in just 2 minutes without needing any app, without managing my route to the charging point, or fearing that I would have to wait half an hour for a free charging point to become available, or it wouldn't work or charge at a good speed.But yes, whoever wants to buy electricity."Truth dictates itself, only lies need government subsidies"
Deep comment....I almost cried.
There are already chargers that work like this, pulling the batteries, albeit with modest performance.
Advantage: you don't need special equipment.
Cons: Available power depends on usage
But we still have no information about the power available for each charge in real time.
This equates to fuel filling at a rate of 30 liters per minute from one pump and 10 liters per minute from the other pump.
I have a hybrid because I don't trust electrics 100%. Range from 120 km real to 120-130 km and from 10,000 km done, 7,000 with electricity at € 0. I see the future of electricity
It's an advancement that will come in its time. I guess it will come with a high price and it will get cheaper. Furthermore, there won't be any chargers of this type at the moment. The electric car is for those who need it and do a lot of city work. And for those who have a fleet of vehicles who don't want this advancement to pass them by.
They improve autonomy, but slowly, depending on sales.If sales go down a lot, they will release the cars with more autonomy earlier.And that is positive for the buyer.
The Spanish electricity grid is saturated in many autonomous communities.In new buildings, there is a very long wait for connection.Although they have backup batteries, I don't understand how they even think of distributing charging points with such incredible power when there is no electricity even for the houses.
Well, I don't waste those two minutes for 4 years.I just parked my car at home and when I wanted to drive it, Eureka was already loaded.
When I go to my second residence, I do the same thing.Also with solar energy mainly in both cases.In my case, electric prevails.There should be options according to needs.
The same people who longed for combustion engines are now the same people who longed for horse-drawn carriages.
This is for Anacleto, from comment #1.
You have to look at the huge amount of help from various governments that car companies have received throughout their existence.
If you believe that these aids were born with and for the electric car, I'm afraid you simply have an ignorance problem fueled by a biased vision that is subject to your prejudices.
That's how it has always been: unity is strength and those in power have united unto death to serve the people of the land.
Do the people upstairs care about anything?What they want is to sell electric cars en masse and then whatever.And they sell houses and houses to those who buy and the more expensive the better, because they have more profit.The more people there are in a country, the more benefits.The price of electricity rises and becomes more expensive.And if there are blackouts, more installations should be made and the price per kW should increase.What is a circular business?The higher the demand, the higher the price.And they don't tell you.
Anakelto, you are amazing.
Electric vehicles are prohibited from entering public parking lots and hospitals.Any impact and other reasons can cause a fire, which is a big problem.Even firefighters say that a fire in these cars is very serious and difficult to put out.
There is no need, but if there is an accident it can set other cars on fire.They can't hide anymore and they need to fix it.They have a big problem.
Electric vehicles are not for everyone.
Also you have to have a garage to have a garage and pay a good price and when you travel you pay the same with diesel, but when you travel with fuel you save a year, you rent some cars to travel or even a train ticket, and then you rent one wherever you go, and then you use it for almost nothing.
You should try it without the electric car complex.
Batteries are becoming more and more reliable, and in a trip with a stop for 1 hour more, if you have 400/500 autonomy, it is enough, those who want and are interested will do it without paying attention.
When you reach 700/1000km in autonomy, you don't have to pay for a trip of 500/600km, but you always stop to rest, to get more opportunities.
Then there is the behavior, or it depends on the car, if you are used to a typical Golf, BMW, etc., Tesla Model 3, it makes any of these Germans look funny.Just to say one thing.
Then there are the small ones like the R5, Alfa Junior, Peugeot 208, all electric, great fun to drive and drive better than the 330i.
Antonio, comment #4.
What PHEV do you have?
I have two electrics and I would like to buy a plug for my daughter to go to university because there are some things on your radar and as you say you have a good track record.
While the sale of diesel cars increased by 52 percent in a few years, electric cars by 25 percent.There are bad, they are not convincing electric.Diesel is convincing and you have to pay for diesel, even if it is cheaper than petrol.Electric does not take gasoline and sales are lower.Brands should be increasing.
