# BYD is bringing its 5-min ‘Flash’ electric car charging to Canada

> BYD is preparing to bring its megawatt “Flash Charging” network, which can add about 250 miles (400 km) of range in 5 minutes, to Canada – the first confirmed deployment in North America.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/06/10/byd-flash-charging-canada-5-minute-ev-charging-network/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a32af93de814794a0d7083c)
- **Published:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #battery #charging #flash #canada #america #bringing #electric #network
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