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New SUV: BYD introduced 2 flash charging edition models, will charge in just 5 minutes
Samira Vishwas | May 16, 2026 11:24 PM CST

New SUV: China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is once again in the headlines for its advanced technology and excellent engineering. The company has now introduced new Flash Charging Edition models of 2026 Fangchengbao Bao 5 and Bao 8. Both these off-road SUV models come with excellent performance, long range and superfast charging technology.

New SUV equipped with modern technology
BYD is famous worldwide for its high-tech electric cars. Modern technologies like jumping in the air and walking on water have already been seen in the company’s vehicles. Now the company has further strengthened its technological capability by launching flash charging editions of Bao 5 and Bao 8 under the Fangchengbao brand.

70% charge in just 5 minutes
These new models have 1000V DC flash charging technology. According to the company, with the help of this technology the battery can be charged from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. At the same time, it takes only 9 minutes to charge the battery up to 97%. BYD is now preparing to provide this superfast charging facility in all the vehicles of its Fangchengbao brand.

Price and battery details
The starting price of Bao 5 Flash Charging Edition has been kept at around Rs 43.1 lakh (CNY 3,05,800), while the price of Bao 8 is around Rs 59.17 lakh (CNY 4,19,800).

Bao 8 has a 36.8kWh second generation blade battery. The company claims that with a fully charged battery and full tank of fuel, this SUV can give a total range of up to 1,380 kilometers.

BYD will install 20,000 flash chargers
BYD has announced that it will install 20,000 dedicated 1000V flash chargers in China by the end of 2026, making charging electric vehicles faster and easier than ever.


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