BYD doubled its 1,500kW charging network in five months and wants to double it again by December
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BYD hitting 10,000 ultra-high-power “Flash Charging” stations and aiming to double again by year-end shows EV advantage is shifting to vertically integrated charging infrastructure, not just vehicles. European operators should assume AFIR minimums will be table stakes—plan for partnerships or co-investment with OEM-led networks rather than waiting on generic public chargers.
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