BYD is Pushing the Envelope

[Astro_Guy]

It seems as if BYD is challenging the two major arguments against EVs: range and charging time.

https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/byds-new-ev-battery-unlocks-1000-km-range-10-min-charging/

 

[OVERKILL]

Yes, I'm interested to see how handling a 1.5MW charger is going to work for Joe Average, as that's a whole lot of power, and also what this ultimately looks like in terms of impact on battery life, which is being discussed in the other thread.

 

[Owen Lucas]

Ooof, what an ugly design, they should focus on aesthetics not tech that will trip the neighborhood transformer.

 

[Astro_Guy]

Yes, I'm interested to see how handling a 1.5MW charger is going to work for Joe Average

I think in general terms that any DC fast charging is something one should only do while on a road trip where the distance exceeds the vehicle range. The costs of the charging station and infrastructure upgrades are far more then a homeowner could ever justify. The impact on battery life would be the other obviuos factor.

 

[GaryMX5]

The article indicates the range is based on CLTC standards. As I understand it, these are Chinese generated estimates for their products and can be as much as 30% or more higher than EPA estimates. That 600 miles becomes more like 400 if that's the case. That's not too much more than a number of U.S. produced EV's. Faster charge times would certainly make EV's a lot more attractive for long range trip usage.

 

[JeffKeryk]

While this certainly sounds impressive, and the more efficient your charging options the better, my guess is charging at home covers the vast majority of owners.

Of course as more options emerge, ownership will make sense for more use cases. I wonder who will pay to build out such a network as this?

 

[Astro_Guy]

The article indicates the range is based on CLTC standards. As I understand it, these are Chinese generated estimates for their products and can be as much as 30% or more higher than EPA estimates.

Well there are two highly credible sources. EPA estimates are a complete joke but I will accept that the Chineese estimates could be worse.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Well there are two highly credible sources. EPA estimates are a complete joke but I will accept that the Chineese estimates could be worse.

The thing to keep in mind that you generally charge to 80% (some charge to less) and you don't drive down to zero.

 

[CKN]

Well there are two highly credible sources. EPA estimates are a complete joke but I will accept that the Chineese estimates could be worse.

I thing the worst thing we could do is underestimate what BYD can build-Especially their EV's. AS I stated before-if they make it to the U.S.-they will not "stumble" as Hyundai did.

Celebrating two historic achievements: BYD delivered more than 4.6 million New Energy Vehicles in 2025, proudly claiming the Global Sales Champion. For the first time, BYD's overseas sales have surpassed 1 million units in a single year.

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales reached 2,256,714, up 27.86% from 2024.

Plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) sales totaled 2,288,709, down 7.91% from 2024.

Commercial vehicle sales reached approximately 57,013.

Overseas sales exceeded 1.04 million units, up over 200% YoY, driven by Europe and Latin America.

https://tridenstechnology.com/byd-sales-statistics/#h-how-many-cars-did-byd-sell-in-2025

 

[ME_Andy]

I've been following Donut Lab closely enough to think their battery is real, too. It's even better than this one! The automotive world is changing fast.

 

[ka9mnx]

I wouldn't get too excited about BYD since they are having supply issues and with their oil supply being cut off with the debacle in the middle East.

Also, China relied heavily on selling EV's to the US and with public demand not being what they expected and GOV subsidies drying up,
they have thousands of EV's parked with no where to go.

 

[Oliveoil2]

China is producing some of the best EV’s at the moment. Also at a price point that will attract American buyers, myself for one.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Just got back from the Olympics in Italy. Saw 3 BYDs. Saw more Maseratis than BYDs.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

I see them just on the other side of the border in Mexico. Some dont look bad at all. They would definitely sell in the US. Those invested in EVs should be very concerned

 

[alarmguy]

We won't see them here anytime soon and I suspect when we do if ever, they will not be at a price point much different than what the American car makers are selling which isnt all that great considering the public resistance to purchasing the EVs at these current pricing

 

[IndyIan]

We won't see them here anytime soon and I suspect when we do if ever, they will not be at a price point much different than what the American car makers are selling which isnt all that great considering the public resistance to purchasing the EVs at these current pricing

I guess in Canada we will see these soon, and we will see how they are accepted. They can sell 24000 from March to August 2026, and then the next 24000 in the 6 months after that.
It will be interesting to see how they are priced. In theory a Seagull could be sold at ~$18k CAD with everyone making good money, and then these are eligible for $5k federal rebate, but I think the demand will be high enough that the consumer will not see any of that rebate. Quebec and the Vancouver area can easily buy up all of them as they have a provincial rebate too, as does Manitoba, and they have cheap power, so the demand will be high I believe.

I think after a half year to prove these can sell, I imagine the federal government will start applying incentives to get these manufactured here, and use it as leverage negotiate more exports of things Canada is currently competitive at producing.
I think companies like BYD are leading the way in efficient engineering and manufacturing processes, and not just relying on cheaper labor for their price advantages, so having them set up a plant here would be great to learn from.

 

[Zee09]

No thanks.....

 

[Pablo]

Well that's one I wouldn't charge in my neighbor's driveway!

 

[tcp71]

I have a hard time with the long term (over 3 years) reliability of these. They are feature rich, but quality poor. Great for a sales pitch, but a nightmare to keep going. Showing a bunch of features while new sells vehicles, but things sour when only half of them work later on.

 

[alarmguy]

I guess in Canada we will see these soon, and we will see how they are accepted. They can sell 24000 from March to August 2026, and then the next 24000 in the 6 months after that.
It will be interesting to see how they are priced. In theory a Seagull could be sold at ~$18k CAD with everyone making good money, and then these are eligible for $5k federal rebate, but I think the demand will be high enough that the consumer will not see any of that rebate. Quebec and the Vancouver area can easily buy up all of them as they have a provincial rebate too, as does Manitoba, and they have cheap power, so the demand will be high I believe.

I think after a half year to prove these can sell, I imagine the federal government will start applying incentives to get these manufactured here, and use it as leverage negotiate more exports of things Canada is currently competitive at producing.
I think companies like BYD are leading the way in efficient engineering and manufacturing processes, and not just relying on cheaper labor for their price advantages, so having them set up a plant here would be great to learn from.

I hope to hear updates from you as well as pricing. When speaking of pricing, also if those prices are real full prices without government rebates. This will give an idea of the true market. I suspect you won't see super cheap EVs in the price range you mentioned but maybe not too much higher as they break into a new market.
Interesting times for sure up there!