Sinopec, China's largest fuel retailer, has converted a gas station in Shanghai into an electric vehicle-only charging hub. The site utilizes BYD's 1,500 kW flash chargers.

Located at 1209 Huqingping Road in Shanghai, this facility is the first site jointly operated under the partnership between BYD and Sinopec. The two companies have been collaborating since mid-2024 and signed an industrial and capital cooperation framework on June 3. The agreement covers the charging network, integrated services, and supply chain integration.

1,500 kW

Maximum power delivery per connector on BYD’s flash chargers.

The charging hub features six of BYD's 'T'-shaped chargers, providing a total of 12 charging spots. These units can deliver up to 1,500 kW on a single connector. For compatible vehicles equipped with a second-generation Blade battery, the system can charge from 10% to 70% in approximately five minutes. Reaching 97% capacity takes roughly nine minutes. In cold weather conditions at -30°C, the charging time extends to around 12 minutes.

To avoid requiring massive grid upgrades, each BYD charger is supported by four Blade LFP battery packs holding 169-185 kWh. This buffer allows the site to pull only approximately 100 kW from the grid to keep the batteries topped up. The stored energy also serves as backup power, keeping the chargers operational during blackouts.

Jointly promote the green transformation and upgrading of China’s transportation network
— Sinopec chairman Hou Qijun

Sinopec chairman Hou Qijun stated that the deal aims to jointly promote the green transformation and upgrading of China’s transportation network. BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu has been advocating for a 'Flash Charging China' strategy built on the second-gen Blade battery technology.

BYD has committed to deploying 15,000 megawatt chargers across China, constructed around the 1,000V Super E-Platform. As of late May, the company had built over 6,100 flash charging stations and targets reaching 20,000 stations in China by the end of 2026.

Sinopec operates more than 30,000 service stations and over 14,000 charging and battery-swap stations. The state-owned energy giant serves roughly 20 million customers daily.