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13177

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Hypersonic
On 3/19/2026 at 2:23 PM, Heartlander said:

The van is 4.7m long, 1.9m wide, and 1.92m tall. Quite standard dimension for medium rides such as Civic or Altis. In fact also similar dimension with the Stepwgn and Serena and Triplets though most of them are only 1.7m wide. There are many videos on this PV5 especially from european countries. Very spacious and practical indeed for a 5 seater.

The size of this van surely popular in european countries, since ang moh are big size. 

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SGCM928

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On 3/20/2026 at 12:35 PM, Ake109 said:

More fishmongering.....

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-19/byd-showrooms-are-bustling-across-asia-after-iran-oil-shock?embedded-checkout=true

That's just half of the story. This is the other half. But to someone here, it must be fake news!😁

BYD’s Flash Charging 2.0 sparks consumer urge in China amid slump (https://carnewschina.com/2026/03/16/byds-blade-battery-2-0-with-flash-charging-2-0-sparks-consumer-surge-in-china/#google_vignette)

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Following the March 5, 2026, launch of BYD’s second‑generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging 2.0 system, consumer interest has surged across China. At a Shandong dealership, foot traffic and test‑drive requests spiked as local buyers flocked to experience the upgraded technology firsthand, as seen on a clip on Chinese social media.

The battery and charging system aims to directly address the performance issues highlighted in CarNewsChina’s March 9 analysis, “BYD’s Blade gamble: can 2nd‑gen tech rescue a 30 % slump?”, which described a downturn in BYD’s sales momentum after market growth cooled and early‑2026 volumes fell sharply.

The second‑generation Blade Battery markedly improves both energy density and charge speeds compared with its predecessor. Under ideal conditions, the system can charge from 10 % to 70 % in about 5 minutes and from 10 % to 97 % in about 9 minutes. Even at –30 °C, a 20 % to 97 % charge can be completed in about 12 minutes, a significant improvement over the earlier generation’s cold‑weather performance.

To support these speeds, BYD is advancing a nationwide “Flash Charging China” strategy. The company plans to deploy 20,000 high‑power charging stations by the end of 2026, including partnerships with existing operators and dedicated highway sites, to ensure broader network coverage and facilitate ultra‑fast replenishment for compatible vehicles.

In Shandong province, customers reportedly crowded a local BYD 4S store after word spread about the new battery’s winter charging capability, creating a busier‑than‑usual retail environment. Sales staff said customers were asking detailed questions about the battery’s cold‑weather performance and charging speeds, while queues formed for test drives and vehicle demonstrations.

Dealership sources said the increased footfall followed social media attention and local news coverage of the Blade Battery 2.0 launch, prompting consumers to evaluate the technology firsthand, particularly in a region where winter driving conditions typically challenge EV charging performance.

CarNewsChina previously reported that BYD’s Flash Charging initiative could position the automaker ahead of traditional battery swap networks by deploying a large network of high‑power stations integrated with existing charging infrastructure.

The combination of faster all‑temperature charging and expanded Flash Charging infrastructure could play a key role in countering BYD’s recent sales slowdown. Widespread consumer validation of the Blade Battery2.0 system may reinforce confidence in BYD’s strategy as it navigates cost pressures, nationwide infrastructure deployment, and competition in the evolving Chinese EV market.

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Ake109

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On 3/20/2026 at 12:43 PM, SGCM928 said:

 

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BYD Singapore boss looking at this picture and forward to all staff. Oi! Why not like this here?!?! 

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Heartlander

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This is one Chinses EV that I could make exception for if budget not an issue, haha. Surely not cheap if sold here.

 

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On 3/20/2026 at 2:53 PM, Ake109 said:

BYD Singapore boss looking at this picture and forward to all staff. Oi! Why not like this here?!?! 

when the flash charging avalable, it will be like this if the other AD have not have a head start. Right now, the AD that should be worried are those that still have the old platform and how to sell it without fearing of leylong

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On 3/20/2026 at 3:14 PM, Sdf4786k said:

when the flash charging avalable, it will be like this if the other AD have not have a head start. Right now, the AD that should be worried are those that still have the old platform and how to sell it without fearing of leylong

Right now its BYD thats on old platform in SG actually. They still 400v when Zeekr and others 800v liao.

Export BYDs like 2 gen or 3 gen behind CDM

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On 3/20/2026 at 3:24 PM, Ake109 said:

Right now its BYD thats on old platform in SG actually. They still 400v when Zeekr and others 800v liao.

Export BYDs like 2 gen or 3 gen behind CDM

the Nio Firefly is on the old and smaller battery. As compared to the AION UT .

BYD is still selling the Atto 2 with the smaller size battery.

 

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On 3/20/2026 at 3:24 PM, Ake109 said:

Right now its BYD thats on old platform in SG actually. They still 400v when Zeekr and others 800v liao.

Export BYDs like 2 gen or 3 gen behind CDM

In SG thought most are still 400v? Unless it is a cat B EV.

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On 3/20/2026 at 10:08 PM, 13177 said:

In SG thought most are still 400v? Unless it is a cat B EV.

Sealion 7 Cat B also still 400v

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On 3/20/2026 at 4:35 PM, TurboSkyHawk said:

Sealion 7 Cat B also still 400v

Telsa Model Y Cat B  also still 400v...😄

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On 3/19/2026 at 4:35 AM, Heartlander said:

This is for those who are ignorant about car industry in China. Alot of things we thought impossible are common place over there.

Very few are aware that China enjoy far more consumer rights than we have in SG, let along heard of such event  called "中国315问题车展"

Our CASE is like paper tiger. 😉

A BMW owner put up a big big banner complain at the 问题车展 event. 

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On 3/21/2026 at 1:40 AM, simon_simon said:

Very few are aware that China enjoy far more consumer rights than we have in SG, let along heard of such event  called "中国315问题车展"

Our CASE is like paper tiger. 😉

A BMW owner put up a big big banner complain at the 问题车展 event. 

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This apparent openness is only partially true bro.. 

so long as it’s not turned into anything political or affects an important person , loud open complaints are not a problem as it makes for interesting news fodder 

if so any trace of dissent will be erased within hours, so YMMV

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