Re:BYD is bringing its 5-min 'Flash' electric car charging t...
by throwatdem12311 on Thursday June 11, 2026 @08:43AM
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Is “flash” the blinding light the car makes when it bursts into flames?
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Re:BYD is bringing its 5-min 'Flash' electric car charging t...
by THX1137 on Thursday June 11, 2026 @08:53AM
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No, it is a marketing term relating to the chargers BYD is deploying. According to the article the chargers can charge a car with enough electricity to provide a range of 400km in around 5 minutes. Another separate, but important, factor is that these chargers apparently work very well in winter and can provide a similar charging speed at -20°C.
Re:BYD is bringing its 5-min 'Flash' electric car charging t...
by vel0city on Thursday June 11, 2026 @09:00AM
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You must be confused with the Jeep recall where even parked cars just spotaneously catch fire.
It's insane to me how so many people bring up the idea of EVs catching fire when ICE vehicles are constantly having recalls for spontaneously catching fire.
I've had multiple recalls on multiple ICE cars advising me to not park the car near my house. I haven't with my EV.
Re:BYD is bringing its 5-min 'Flash' electric car charging t...
by lukan on Thursday June 11, 2026 @11:01AM
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It is almost as if gasoline is not a total safe material either.