Chinese automaker BYD reveals its Super e-Platform, a new battery-electric-vehicle electronic architecture centered around the latest evolution of its lithium-iron-phosphate Blade battery, capable of charging at up to 1,000 kW.

Showcased in the updated BYD Han L sedan and Tang L SUV set for delivery in China later this year, the platform also supports new high-revving electric motors as part of a performance drivetrain developing up to 1,084 hp in a dual-motor setup.

The Super e-Platform’s newly developed battery is described as a flash-charge unit. Although BYD has yet to reveal its capacity, the Shenzhen-based company claims it has achieved a 10C multiplier meaning it can charge at 10 times its rated capacity per hour. This theoretically allows a full charge in just six minutes. With a maximum current of 1,000A, the system can sustain 1 MW charging power.

In tests, BYD says the battery maintained high levels of charging power throughout the charging process, achieving up to 600 kW at a 90% charge. To support this capability, BYD has developed a new 1,000-kW supercharger, which it says allows the updated Han L and Tang L to add up to 249 miles (401 km) of range in five minutes under optimal conditions.

For comparison, this is double the 500-kW peak power of Tesla’s latest V4 Supercharger.

To facilitate the introduction of its new battery technology, BYD announces plans to construct more than 4,000 supercharging stations across China.

Beyond charging advancements, the Super e-Platform also introduces a new in-house-developed electric motor, which BYD claims operates at up to 30,511 rpm.

With a peak output of 778 hp, it operates in combination with a smaller front electric motor developing 308 hp, providing four-wheel drive dual-motor Han L and Tang L models with a combined 1,084 hp. This is sufficient, says BYD, to provide them with respective 0-62 mph (100 km/h) times of 2.7 seconds and 3.6 seconds and top speeds of 190 mph (306 km/h) and 178 mph (286 km/h).

Less powerful rear-wheel single motor Han L and Tang L models develop 671 -hp.

Supporting the new battery and drivetrain, BYD has developed a new generation of silicon-carbide power microchips capable of handling up to 1,500V.

The updated Han L and Tang L start at RMB 270,000 ($37,300) and RMB 280,000 ($38,700), respectively. Both models come equipped with BYD’s “God’s Eye B” smart driving system, featuring roof-mounted Lidar.

Additionally, BYD has opened reservations for Han L DM and Tang L DM plug-in hybrids featuring a 536-hp version of its DM-p gasoline-electric system. Set to be launched in April, officials say the PHEVs accelerate from 0–62 mph in 3.9 seconds and 4.3 seconds, respectively.

BYD has become an EV juggernaut by leveraging its vertical integration, cost efficiency and dominance in the Chinese market, now the world's largest EV sector. Unlike Tesla, which outsources key components, BYD manufactures its own Blade batteries and semiconductors, reducing dependency on external suppliers. This allows BYD to produce high-quality BEVs at lower prices, giving it a massive edge in affordability.

While Tesla remains strong in brand appeal and software, its recent sales slowdowns, price cuts and challenges in scaling new models (such as the Cybertruck) have put it on the defensive. Meanwhile, BYD is expanding aggressively into global markets, undercutting competitors and ramping up exports, making it a serious contender for global BEV dominance.