BYD‘s luxury brand, Yangwang, has officially announced that its 2026 Yangwang U7 model will be the first vehicle to feature the second-generation Blade Battery, achieving a 1,006 kilometres of pure electric range under CLTC standards.
Hu Xiaoqing, General Manager of Yangwang’s Sales Division, highlighted the persistent “impossible triangle” challenge facing premium electric vehicles on social media: “Power? We can provide it, but battery durability suffers. Range? We can extend it, but acceleration must be compromised. Fast charging? Certainly possible, but only with smaller battery packs.”
According to Hu, the Yangwang U7 overcomes these limitations with its “Super Quad-Motors” system powered by BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery technology. The new 150 kWh battery pack delivers exceptional range, performance, and fast-charging capabilities simultaneously.
Zheng Yu, Product Director at BYD Yangwang Automotive, explained the fundamental challenge in a picture: “Why does the ‘impossible triangle’ of performance, range, and fast charging exist in electric vehicles? The core issue lies in battery physics constraints. Larger batteries with higher energy density face greater challenges in charge-discharge rates and thermal management. High-performance requires sustained high-current output, while fast charging demands high-current input, both challenging safety and battery lifespan. That’s why the industry typically can only optimise for one aspect.”
The new Yangwang U7 addresses these limitations through its second-generation Blade Battery, enhanced high-voltage platform integration, and upgraded vehicle thermal management. ” It achieves both four-motor high performance and over 1,000 kilometres of range—turning the traditionally unbalanced triangle into something closer to an equilateral one,” Zheng added.
BYD will officially unveil the second-generation Blade Battery and its new flash-charging technology at the event scheduled for March 5 at 7:00 PM at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre.
The original Blade Battery, introduced by BYD in 2020, was praised by BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu for its superior safety, longevity, and range. Based on BYD’s lithium iron phosphate technology, the first-generation Blade Battery matched the volumetric energy density of mainstream ternary lithium batteries while offering significantly enhanced safety.
Editor’s comment
The single-motor version of BYD’s upcoming Denza Z9 GT is already capable of achieving a CLTC range exceeding 1,000 kilometres. This is particularly notable as it marks the first time a quad-motor vehicle, which inherently consumes more power, has achieved such an extended range.
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