New Denza B5 and B8 4WDs in China now have 1500kW flash charging capabilities, which could put final nail in the coffin of 2026 Nissan Patrol and new Pajero

BYD is about to deploy the ace up its sleeve.

The Chinese behemoth recently confirmed it would be building its own Flash charging network in Australia, with the first sites at Denza dealers in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide ready to go at the end of the year.

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That’s almost four times the power of the most powerful electric charger in Australia, with the first of Ampcharge’s 400kW pylons recently installed at Sydney’s Eastern Creek and Evie's 400kW chargers also being installed in Sutton Forest between Sydney and Canberra.

BYD said it would be building the network in major cities, not rural areas.

Now BYD — and its Denza sub-brand vehicles — are rolling out flash charging compatible versions of popular models in China.

The latest to break cover overseas is flash charging compatible versions of the Denza B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid 4WDs. These models are known as the Fangchengbao B5 and B8 in China.

This would give the Chinese brand a big advantage over conventional 4WDs such as the Toyota LandCruiser, incoming Nissan Y63 Patrol and new Mitsubishi Pajero.

The plan is for BYD and Denza branded models to all get flash charging capabilities when they are available for Australia. Denza Australia wouldn't confirm when that would be for the B5 and B8.

These updated models also come with bigger batteries, according to Chinese reports.

The pair gain a new circa-46kWh battery that can help deliver a total driving range of close to 1400km when the battery and fuel tank are drained.

More powerful electric motors, one front and one rear, boost combined power to 505kW/760Nkm for the B5 and 550kW/760Nm for the B8.

Styling remains the same, with the rugged boxy shape staying put.

Chinese models gain a range of Lidar tech that will assist autonomous driving, but this upgrade is unlikely for Australia where the tech isn’t as desirable.

The rollout of ultra fast charging vehicles would remove the final hurdle for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in Australia.

The ability to quickly charge makes travelling around this vast nation less of a mental barrier for many motorists considering making the switch.