After Glenmarie and Balakong, the third BYD Flash Charger station has been spotted in Malaysia. This time, it is located at Denza KL North, which is operated by Millennium Motors and situated near Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur.
When we visited on 22 October, progress on the Flash Charger’s deployment at Denza KL North appeared similar to what we observed earlier at Denza Balakong. As seen in the photos, the T-shaped overhead gantry for the charging cables and the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) unit are already been installed.
However, we believe there is still some work left to be done before the Flash Charger is ready to serve customers, given the loose cabling and wiring still present around the bay. The new Flash Charger setup essentially replaces the two Autel DC chargers seen during our quick tour of Denza KL North last year.
Denza KL North forms part of the Millennium Hub KL complex, which also houses several other automotive brands including BYD, Ford, iCaur, and Trapo.
BYD Malaysia has yet to announce an official launch date for Flash Chargers in Malaysia. However, back in May, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia, Jacob Ma, revealed that Denza showrooms would be among the first locations to receive Flash Charge stations. He also confirmed that the chargers will be open to all EV brands rather than being exclusive to BYD and Denza models.
On a related note, Gentari and BYD Malaysia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of BYD Flash Charging technology in Malaysia. The Petronas subsidiary is the first Malaysian Charge Point Operator (CPO) that has signed such a deal with BYD.
What is BYD Flash Charge?
Introduced globally earlier this year, BYD Flash Charge stations are capable of delivering a peak DC output of up to 1.5MW (1,500kW). On supported vehicles, expected charging speeds are:
- 10% to 70%: 5 minutes
- 10% to 97%: 9 minutes
- Cold weather: Adds 3 minutes
This performance is summarised by BYD’s official tagline for the technology: “Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3.”
To handle such massive power demands without overwhelming local grid infrastructure, BYD integrates a BESS into each Flash Charge setup. These battery packs charge slowly from the local grid during idle periods and discharge high-power bursts when a compatible EV plugs in.
Each cabinet houses a 185kWh battery, offering a combined 370kWh capacity per Flash Charger. Depending on local grid capability, the BESS recharges from the grid at rates between 100kW and 560kW.
Additionally, the T-shaped pillar functions as a “Zero Gravity” cable management system. Suspended from above, the heavy charging cables stay clean and off the ground while sliding left to right to accommodate vehicles with charging ports on either side.
Currently, the only Denza model in Malaysia capable of taking full advantage of Flash Charging is the Denza Z9 GT. Nevertheless, older 400V/800V BYD models and non-BYD EVs can still plug in and charge at their maximum supported DC intake rates.
