# BYD Atto 8 Debuts With Nine Minute Flash Charging

> BYD's new Atto 8 electric SUV charges from 10% to 97% in nine minutes with specific conditions.
- Title: BYD Atto 8 Debuts With Nine Minute Flash Charging · Motor1
- Summary: BYD's new Atto 8 electric SUV charges from 10% to 97% in nine minutes with specific conditions. BYD's Atto 8 electric SUV can charge from 10% to 97% in nine…
- Keywords: byd, atto 8, flash charging, blade battery, 115 kwh, wltp range, seven seat, ev charging, cars, Atto, Debuts, Nine
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/811604/byd-atto-8-seven-seat
- Author: Brian Potter
- Published: 2026-10-12T23:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: byd, atto 8, flash charging, blade battery, 115 kwh, wltp range, seven seat, ev charging, cars
## BYD Atto 8 Debuts
BYD unveiled its new Atto 8 electric SUV at the Paris Motor Show on October 12.
## Nine Minute Flash Charging
The Atto 8 claims to charge from 10 percent to 97 percent in nine minutes using specific conditions.
## Blade Battery
The Atto 8 uses a second-generation 115 kWh Blade battery for its electric powertrain.
## WLTP Range Figures
The Atto 8 offers WLTP range figures of 405 miles for the rear-wheel-drive version and 374 miles for the all-wheel-drive version.
## Seven-Seat Layout
The Atto 8 features a seven-seat layout for European markets, though third rows are better suited for children or short trips.
## Charging Conditions
The nine-minute charge requires the second-generation Blade battery paired with BYD's own Flash chargers rated at up to 1,500 kilowatts.
## What Happens Next
BYD plans to install 3,000 Flash charging stations across Europe by the end of 2027.
## Key takeaway

BYD's Atto 8 electric SUV can charge from 10% to 97% in nine minutes using its own Flash chargers.