Chery & BYD Accelerate Solid-State Battery Tech for Longer-Range EVs
Chery and BYD, two major players in the automotive industry, have made significant strides in solid-state battery technology, promising a future of longer-range, more efficient electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States.
Chery, in collaboration with Anhui Anwa New Energy Technology, has already presented engineering samples of solid-state battery prototypes. Pilot production of these cells has begun at Farasis Energy. Chery aims to equip its EVs with these batteries by 2026, potentially offering a driving range of up to 1500 km on a single charge. The company's solid-state battery prototypes currently have an energy density of 400Wh/kg, with plans to increase it to 500Wh/kg.
BYD, on the other hand, has started pilot production of 20Ah and 60Ah solid-state battery prototypes using sulphide electrolytes. The company expects to begin rolling out these batteries in 2027, with mass production slated for 2030. BYD believes solid-state batteries will reach price parity with existing lithium-ion technologies in the long run, making them a viable option for mass-market EVs in the USA. The company plans to introduce these batteries in its mid and high-end EVs first, while continuing to support lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for budget-friendly EVs.
The transition to solid-state batteries could significantly enhance EV performance and efficiency, with companies like Toyota, Honda, and Mercedes-Benz also working on commercial deployment. Chery and BYD's advancements bring this future closer, promising longer ranges and potentially more affordable EVs in the United States in the coming years.
