BYD Targets Building 100 Flash Charging Stations in Indonesia Within Two Months
Jakarta (ANTARA) – BYD is targeting the construction of 100 ultra-fast charging facilities, known as Flash Charging, in Indonesia by the end of 2026. With just over two months remaining, the network is set to be spread across various locations nationwide, including dealerships and public charging points.
Eagle Zhao, President Director of PT BYD Motor Indonesia, said at the launch of BYD’s latest technology in Jakarta on Wednesday that developing Flash Charging infrastructure was part of the company’s commitment to building an integrated electric vehicle ecosystem, from manufacturing to charging facilities.
“BYD Flash Charging demonstrates our commitment to developing electric vehicle infrastructure in Indonesia. We want to have a complete ecosystem, alongside our factory in Subang and distribution, as well as infrastructure to provide support,” he said at the launch in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Eagle said the Flash Charging facilities would not be restricted to BYD cars and its premium brand, Denza, but would also be open to all electric vehicle (EV) brands.
“Because this is large-scale infrastructure covering all of Indonesia, BYD Flash Charging will of course be open to all electric vehicle brands,” Eagle said.
The Flash Charging technology can charge vehicles equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery from 10 per cent to 70 per cent in five minutes, and from 10 per cent to 97 per cent in just nine minutes under normal environmental conditions.
Eagle explained that achieving those charging times requires a compatible combination of charging equipment and battery – namely, BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery.
Electric vehicles from other brands can still use the facilities. However, vehicles without compatible battery technology will not automatically achieve the five-minute charging time for a charge to 70 per cent or the nine-minute time to reach 97 per cent.
BYD said its Flash Charging equipment can deliver more power than conventional chargers. As a result, electric vehicles from other brands may also charge more quickly, depending on each vehicle’s technical capabilities.
Eagle said during the session that Flash Charging facilities were expected to be available at motorway rest areas before the next holiday travel season. The company has not yet specified how many facilities will be installed in each category of location.
“I think they will be available at rest areas before the Christmas and New Year holiday period,” he added.
BYD said the development of charging infrastructure was part of efforts to broaden access to electric vehicle technology and support the growth of Indonesia’s electric mobility ecosystem.