BYD taps Sinopec network to expand fast-charging rollout
Partnership targets 20,000 flash charging stations across China by year-end.
BYD has partnered with Sinopec to accelerate the rollout of its flash charging infrastructure across China, signing an agreement in Beijing to expand network capacity and integration. The collaboration aims to support the automaker’s “Flash Charging China” strategy by leveraging the energy giant’s extensive footprint to deploy up to 20,000 fast-charging stations by the end of the year.
The agreement focuses on joint development of charging infrastructure, ecosystem integration and supply chain coordination. A key priority is achieving deeper interconnection across charging networks, enabling broader access and operational efficiency for electric vehicle (EV) users.
BYD will rely on Sinopec’s nationwide network of more than 30,000 service stations to scale installation and operation of flash charging points. The energy company also operates over 14,000 charging and battery swapping stations and serves around 20 million customers, positioning it as a major player in China’s evolving mobility ecosystem.
The partnership reflects a wider trend of collaboration between automakers and legacy energy providers as demand for EV infrastructure intensifies. Expanding high-speed charging capacity is seen as critical to supporting mass adoption, particularly in urban and highway environments where convenience and charging time remain key factors.
