BYD shows Flash Charger robotic EV charger in the UAE with up to 1000 kW in a demonstration
The robotic arm finds the port, plugs in and unplugs the cable without the driver; the station combines solar panels and energy storage.
BYD presented Flash Charger, a robotic fast-charging system for electric cars, in the United Arab Emirates, ixbt.com reports. ixbt.com
ixbt.comixbt.comOpen source ↗ During the demonstration the system delivered charging power of up to 1000 kW. The station is built around a mechanical arm.
How the robotic arm works
The arm uses cameras and force sensors to locate the charging port on its own, open its protective cover and plug in the cable. When charging ends, the robot disconnects the connector without the driver's involvement. The manipulator also supports several charging connector standards used in foreign markets.
Station design and BYD's charging lineup
The station combines solar panels, an energy storage system and high-power equipment. Photovoltaic modules generate electricity, while the battery unit helps manage load distribution. BYD also demonstrated automatic parking and charging: a compatible car takes its place at the station by itself, and the robot then connects it to the power source. The driver does not need to leave the car or handle the cable.
The development is part of BYD's expanding range of fast-charging technology. In March 2026 the company introduced the second generation of Blade Battery and a charging system of up to 1500 kW per connector. According to the manufacturer, under suitable conditions such a battery can restore charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes and to 97% in nine minutes. ixbt.com
ixbt.comixbt.comOpen source ↗ The robotic stations are intended to complement this infrastructure and simplify the servicing of electric cars.
