BYD Flash Charging Stations Set New Benchmark for Third-Party Testing; Li Auto MEGA Hits 430kW Peak Power in Real-World Test

On May 25, automotive reviewer Han Lu announced that his team has switched its new vehicle charging test platform from Huawei’s liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging piles to BYD’s Flash Charging Stations. These stations feature a high-capacity energy storage design, with each dual-gun unit delivering 400 kWh of stored energy; a configuration of two such units (four guns total) provides up to 800 kWh. By directly discharging high power from the on-site energy storage batteries—bypassing the power limitations of the facility’s transformers—the charging speed is now constrained only by the vehicle’s own capabilities. Han Lu noted that this move prevents automakers from citing insufficient grid power supply as an excuse for subpar charging performance. He also encouraged other manufacturers to collaborate with BYD on joint calibration efforts to enhance compatibility between their vehicles and BYD’s flash chargers. During testing on this platform, the Li Auto MEGA maintained a peak charging power of 430 kW even when charging up to 50% state of charge. Currently, BYD’s Flash Charging Stations support testing for multiple vehicle models, including non-BYD brands, establishing themselves as a key industry platform for validating high-power charging performance.