BYD's latest EVs can get close to full charge in just 12 minutes

"BYD's sales in the UK and Europe more than tripled last year to nearly 190,000 vehicles, according to trade body Acea. As of January, it had a 1.7 percent market share in the EU, with a 2.4 percent slice of the UK market last month."

"BYD said it would start installing hundreds of its "flash stations" in Europe this year. It already has more than 4,200 sites in China and aims to have 20,000 operating worldwide by the end of the year. The move echoes Tesla's fast Supercharger stations that helped promote the brand while maintaining customer loyalty."

"EV sales surged last year to account for 17.4 percent of EU sales, up from 13.6 percent in 2024. Battery-powered models on the continent overtook petrol for the first time in December, and sales have continued to increase this year."

"Some industry figures have argued that having widespread public and home-charging infrastructure will be more important to increasing EV adoption than the ultrafast charging offered by the likes of BYD and CATL."

BYD, a Chinese automaker, is moving upmarket by targeting premium brands like Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, following its acquisition of full control of the Denza joint venture in 2024. European sales tripled last year to nearly 190,000 vehicles, capturing 1.7% of the EU market and 2.4% in the UK. The company plans to install hundreds of "flash stations" across Europe this year, building on its 4,200 existing sites in China with a goal of 20,000 worldwide by year-end. This strategy mirrors Tesla's Supercharger approach. EV adoption accelerated significantly, reaching 17.4% of EU sales in 2025, with battery-powered vehicles surpassing petrol sales for the first time in December. However, charging infrastructure gaps in Eastern Europe persist, and industry experts argue that widespread public and home-charging networks remain more critical than ultrafast charging for sustained EV adoption growth.

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