Prime Highlights
- BYD has partnered with KFC China to introduce fast-charging drive-thru stations for EV users.
- The initiative enables a seamless “charge-and-eat” experience, cutting waiting time and improving everyday usability of electric vehicles.
Key Facts
- The “nine-minute” stations use BYD’s advanced battery technology to deliver ultra-fast charging, allowing drivers to recharge vehicles while completing short stops for meals.
- A smart in-car system lets users order food and navigate to nearby charging drive-thrus, enhancing efficiency and supporting wider EV adoption across China.
Background
BYD has partnered with KFC China to open fast-charging drive-thru stations, providing electric vehicle drivers with a quick “charge-and-eat” service.
The program lets drivers charge their electric cars while grabbing food in under 10 minutes. It uses BYD’s new battery technology that charges very fast and cuts waiting time sharply. The stations are designed to make charging quicker and easier. Drivers won’t have to wait long before getting back on the road.
Under the partnership, the companies will build “nine-minute” drive-thru sites across China. These locations are meant to boost the practicality of EV use by tackling a major concern for drivers—how long charging takes. The tie-up also benefits from KFC’s wide footprint nationwide, allowing quicker expansion and easier access.
BYD has added a smart ordering tool that lets drivers order food straight from their car’s dashboard. The system can locate nearby drive-thru charging spots and add them to the driver’s navigation, making the whole process simpler and more efficient.
The feature will launch on selected models before expanding to BYD’s entire passenger vehicle lineup. The move reflects the company’s focus on enhancing customer experience through technology-driven solutions.
Industry watchers see the partnership as progress in encouraging EV adoption by making charging more practical and faster. By combining mobility with daily services, BYD seeks to develop a more connected and convenient system for electric vehicle users throughout China.
