Flash vs Megawatt: What BYD’s ultra‑fast charging and Tesla’s Megacharger mean for grids, fleets and EVs
BYD’s 1.5 MW “Flash” sessions for passenger EVs and Tesla’s 1 MW‑class Megachargers for heavy trucks signal a new era of megawatt charging. This analysis unpacks the chemistry, grid buffers, site design, business models and policy changes needed to make ultra‑fast charging work—without creating stranded assets.