BYD plans to open ultra-fast flash charging stations in Vietnam

Vo Minh Luc, CEO of BYD Vietnam, shared the plan on his personal Facebook page a few days ago.

While the company has yet to make an official announcement, the remark from a senior executive has already attracted considerable attention among BYD owners and EV enthusiasts.

If implemented, the plan could mark a turning point in the development of EV charging infrastructure in Vietnam, potentially intensifying competition among manufacturers and infrastructure providers.

According to BYD, the Flash Charging system is built on a high-voltage architecture combined with next-generation battery technology, dramatically shortening charging times.

In suitable conditions, drivers can recharge their batteries from 10 to 97 percent in about nine minutes, bringing the EV charging experience much closer to the time required to refuel a gasoline-powered vehicle.

In Vietnam, VinFast remains the only automaker that has proactively built a nationwide charging network.

This infrastructure has been widely regarded as a major competitive advantage for the Vietnamese EV manufacturer during the early stages of the country’s EV transition.

By contrast, many international brands entering the Vietnamese market, including BYD, have tended to adopt a more cautious approach.

Their strategies typically focus first on introducing vehicle models and building brand presence before committing significant investment to charging infrastructure.

The revelation by BYD Vietnam leadership about the possibility of introducing BYD Flash Charging ultra-fast charging technology to Vietnam is seen as a noteworthy signal.

If realized, the initiative could indicate that global automakers are beginning to view the Vietnamese EV market through a longer-term strategic lens.

Currently, BYD Vietnam is distributing 10 vehicle models in the country, including both EVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

The company also plans to debut four new models in the Vietnamese market in 2026.