Children were filmed swinging from the suspended charging cables at a BYD public charging site in Nanning, in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The incident took place on October 2 during a National Day holiday festival; adults nearby were seen recording as the children held the connectors and swung with their feet off the ground.
BYD customer service said on October 4 that playing on charging equipment is prohibited. The company sent maintenance staff to inspect the Nanning site and said it would increase monitoring and physical checks there. The report does not say that the equipment was damaged or that anyone was injured.
The station uses BYD’s Megawatt Flash Charger, introduced alongside the company’s Super e-Platform in March 2025. Its 1,000-volt system supports charging rates of up to 10C for compatible passenger cars, with output reaching 1,000 kW at 1,000 volts and 1,000 amps. A raised T-shaped frame and spring-equipped separator support the liquid-cooled cables and keep the connector accessible. The report highlights possible risks from repeated swinging, including wear to cable and suspension components, as well as injury if someone loses their grip. These are presented as safety concerns, not confirmed damage.