On August 11, 2026, BYD announced that its flash charging technology has won the prestigious German Paul Pietsch Award, marking the first time in the award's 37-year history since its establishment in 1989 that the honor has been granted to a Chinese company. This recognition signifies that China's new energy vehicle core technology has received authoritative approval from Europe's top automotive industry. The Paul Pietsch Award, named after German automotive pioneer Paul Pietsch, is one of the most influential technology innovation awards in the German automotive industry.





