Watch BYD’s robotic charging arm plug itself in and charge EVs in 5 minutes [Video]

BYD’s Flash Charging tech can charge an EV in as little as five minutes. Now, BYD is taking things a step further with integrated solar power and a robotic arm that plugs itself in. See how it all works in action. After unveiling the Yangwang Altior in the UAE on Monday, its new ultra-luxury flagship electric sedan, BYD showcased its latest breakthrough technology. The Chinese automaker launched a new integrated charging system in the Abu Dhabi desert that brings BYD’s “Three Green Dreams” to life. In 2006, BYD president and CEO Wang Chuanfu revealed his vision of “Three Green Dreams,” including harnessing solar power to generate renewable energy, storing that energy in batteries, and replacing gas-powered vehicles with electric ones that run on clean energy. The new charging system is the “world’s first,” according to BYD, to integrate solar power generation, energy storage, Flash Charging, and robotic charging together in one solution. BYD’s Flash Charging tech enables a vehicle’s battery to charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes, essentially the same time it takes to fill up at a gas station. For a full recharge, or to go from 10% to 97%, it takes just nine minutes. BYD’s new Flash Charging robotic arm (Source: BYD) The new robotic charging arm automatically locates the vehicle’s charging port, opens its cover, plugs in, and then removes it once the session is over. By combining robotic charging with its Automated Valet Parking, BYD said the new tech goes beyond automated driving and parking to the charging process itself. Once the vehicle is parked, the robotic charging arm automatically takes over and connects it to Flash Charging without the driver even touching the cable. Michaël Martinez, head of marketing at BYD France, posted a video (shown above) showcasing the new charging tech in action. The integrated solution is built around BYD’s Solar-Storage-Charging (SSC) system, fusing solar energy generation, battery storage, and its 5-minute Flash Charging tech. Together, the setup captures energy from the sun, stores it, and distributes it as needed. BYD has over 16 years of experience in the solar industry with a portfolio that includes solar cells, modules, and systems. Its solar division, BYD Solar, does business in over 100 countries and regions. By using solar power, BYD said, the SCC system can operate independently off-the-grid. The new technology is part of BYD’s wider Flash Charging rollout. By the end of 2027, the company plans to deploy 6,000 Flash Charging stations globally. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.