BYD Plans to Launch Solid-State Batteries in 2027 Ahead of Widespread Adoption in 2030 | Carscoops

      BYD has not yet disclosed the range of its solid-state-powered electric vehicles on a single charge.

      BYD's advanced solid-state batteries are expected to eventually match the price of current battery technologies. The company plans to be the first to implement this new battery technology in its mid and high-end electric vehicle models. Other Chinese manufacturers and traditional automakers are also working on similar technologies.

      The journey toward the commercialization of solid-state batteries in the automotive sector has taken longer than anticipated, but an increasing number of automakers are developing these sophisticated batteries for their future electric vehicles. BYD, a leading Chinese company, has announced that its solid-state batteries are projected to be introduced in 2027, with widespread adoption expected by 2030.

      Recently, the China All-Solid-State Battery Innovation and Development Summit Forum took place, where BYD's Lithium Battery company's CTO, Sun Huajun, disclosed that the company's solid-state batteries will utilize sulfide electrolytes. While he did not specify the targeted energy density, BYD began pilot production of 20 Ah and 60 Ah solid-state batteries last year.

      As BYD advances its solid-state battery technology, it aims to debut these batteries in 2027 for its higher-end electric vehicles. As production costs decrease, BYD may also start to offer them in its more economical models between 2030 and 2032, according to CarNewsChina. In the long term, the company anticipates that solid-state batteries will eventually match the cost of existing battery technologies.

      Despite the progress in solid-state batteries, other battery types will still play a significant role. During the same event, BYD's chief scientist and automotive engineer, Lian Yubo, stated that lithium iron phosphate batteries will remain integral for budget-friendly electric vehicles for the next 15 to 20 years.

      Other Chinese manufacturers are actively developing solid-state batteries as well. Last October, Chery announced it has prototypes with an energy density of 400 Wh/kg, with plans to enhance this to 500 Wh/kg. Chery intends to incorporate these batteries into vehicles by 2026, with mass production anticipated for the subsequent year. The company claims these batteries could provide its electric vehicles with a range of up to 932 miles (1,500 km) on a single charge.

      Legacy automakers also show considerable interest; for example, Toyota and Nissan have made significant investments in solid-state batteries and plan to introduce them in the coming years.