BYD is bringing its 5-min 'Flash' electric car charging to Canada

BYD is expanding its megawatt "Flash Charging" network to Canada, marking the first confirmed North American deployment of technology that can add 250 miles of range in 5 minutes. The company is hiring in Toronto to build and operate charging infrastructure across Canada, with its second-generation system capable of functioning at -20°C, making it particularly suited for Canadian winters and addressing a major barrier to EV adoption. This deployment comes after Canada reduced tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6.1% and represents a significant advantage over current North American charging speeds, which typically max out at 350-500 kW.