📰 BYD Speeds Ahead With Solid-State Batteries
BYD targets 2027 for first solid-state EVs, aiming for mass production by 2030.
China’s EV industry is moving fast, and BYD is leading the charge. The company has confirmed plans to launch its first electric vehicles with solid-state batteries in 2027, with mass production expected by 2030. This could be a game-changer for battery technology, bringing longer life, faster charging, and improved safety.
A big leap for EV batteries
At the China All-Solid-State Battery and Development Summit, BYD’s battery division CTO, Sun Huajun, laid out the company’s plan. The first solid-state battery models will be high-end vehicles, starting limited production in 2027. By 2030, BYD expects to scale up for wider use.
The company has been working on solid-state batteries for over a decade, testing prototypes and refining the technology. These new batteries could outperform today’s lithium-ion cells, offering better performance and stability.
China’s growing lead in EVs
BYD’s push into solid-state batteries highlights China’s dominance in the EV industry. CEO Wang Chuanfu recently stated that China is 3 to 5 years ahead of global competitors in EV tech and production. The country even overtook Japan as the world’s largest auto exporter in 2023.
However, international trade barriers are growing. The European Union has slapped a 17% tariff on BYD’s EVs, and tensions between the U.S. and China could further complicate exports. Tesla, for example, is facing delays in bringing its Full Self-Driving software to China due to government restrictions and trade disputes.
Despite these challenges, BYD is pressing forward. The company plans to keep producing lithium iron phosphate batteries alongside solid-state models, ensuring a mix of affordability and high-end performance.
The race for solid-state batteries
BYD isn’t alone in the solid-state race. Hyundai and Honda are launching pilot production lines, while Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Stellantis, and Nissan are all working on their own versions. The potential benefits are huge—better energy density, faster charging, and improved safety—but mass production remains tricky and expensive.
If BYD and China’s top battery maker, CATL, can solve these challenges, solid-state batteries could transform the EV market in the next decade. With the first models hitting the roads in 2027, the shift to next-gen batteries is coming sooner than many expected.
Source: Electrek, Reuters, Teslarati
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