BYD Reports Tight Supply of Blade Battery

Why this is here: BYD’s Datang, its largest electric vehicle, secured over 100,000 pre-orders within 24 hours of its launch at Auto China 2026 in Beijing.

BYD, a rapidly growing car company based in China, reports current tightness in its Blade battery supply. This stems from strong demand for new models incorporating the battery, including the Datang EV which received over 100,000 pre-orders. The new Blade Battery enables 5-minute Flash Charging, a key feature across BYD’s brands—BYD, Denza, Fangchengbao, and Yangwang.

The company recently unveiled a new version of the Yuan Plus SUV with a 57.5 kWh LFP Blade Battery, maintaining safety while increasing charging speeds to 1,500 kW. BYD has already deployed almost 6,000 of its Flash Charger sites across 310 cities in China, exceeding 25% of its 20,000-site goal for 2026.

While the company anticipates a rapid increase in battery production to meet demand, scaling production to support dozens of new models presents ongoing logistical challenges. BYD plans to expand Flash Charging infrastructure globally, including to Australia later in 2026.