GoKawiilBYD to launch first solid-state battery EV in 2027
BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li said the company is in a "leading position" on solid-state battery technology and will release its first vehicle using the tech in 2027. This aligns with earlier statements from BYD battery subsidiary FinDreams, which said mass production of sulfide-based solid-state batteries would follow around 2030, with lithium iron phosphate batteries still used alongside them in lower-tier models.
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Solid-state batteries could offer higher energy density, longer range, and improved safety compared to conventional lithium-ion cells, according to industry technical explanations of the chemistry. BYD's timeline suggests the company sees the technology as a differentiator for premium EVs rather than an immediate wholesale replacement, since executives indicate cheaper lithium batteries will persist in other vehicle tiers.
- BYD plans its first solid-state battery car in 2027, with mass production targeted around 2030.
- The batteries use sulfide-based solid electrolytes, which BYD claims give it a technological edge.
- Lithium iron phosphate batteries will reportedly continue alongside solid-state tech for lower-end models.
Source: engadget.com — Ian Carlos Campbell, 2026-09-27
Published there as: “BYD says its new solid-state EV battery tech is nearly ready for the open road”
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