BYD says its new solid-state EV battery tech is nearly ready for the open road
BYD has announced that it is in a leading position for the commercialization of solid-state battery technology, with plans to release its first vehicle equipped with this system in 2027. The company intends to use sulfide-based solid-state batteries primarily in high-end models to leverage their higher energy density and improved safety, while continuing to produce traditional lithium batteries for other vehicle tiers. This move places BYD in direct competition with other major automakers like Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis, who are also targeting the late 2020s for solid-state battery adoption.
- ▪BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li stated that the company is in a leading position for solid-state battery commercialization and technology.
- ▪The first BYD model featuring a solid-state battery is scheduled for release in 2027, with mass production expected around 2030.
- ▪BYD plans to reserve solid-state batteries for high-end models due to current high costs, while maintaining production of lithium iron phosphate batteries for other segments.
- ▪Solid-state batteries offer higher energy density, better safety against fire, and improved performance at extreme temperatures compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
- ▪Competitors including Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Honda are also actively developing or testing solid-state battery technologies for release in the coming years.
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News EVs and Transportation BYD says its new solid-state EV battery tech is nearly ready for the open road The Chinese company is one of several car makers expected to adopt solid-state batteries in the next few years. By Ian Carlos Campbell Sept. 27, 2026 2:30 pm EST Tada Images/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Switching from lithium-ion to solid-state batteries promises to extend the range and charging speeds of electric vehicles, and Chinese car maker BYD believes it's in a "leading position" to commercialize the technology. BYD's Executive Vice President Stella Li shared the claim in a recent interview with Carwow's Spanish outlet, alongside the news that BYD would release its first car with a solid-state battery in 2027.
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