BYD is ‘leading’ the solid-state battery race, and its first EV with the new tech is almost here — SkimNews
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- BYD executive VP Stella Li said the company is 'in the leading position' on solid-state batteries in both commercialization and technology, with its first solid-state-powered EV due in 2027.
- FinDreams, BYD's battery business, aims to begin limited production of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries in 2027, ramping to mass production by 2030.
- Stella Li said the first solid-state vehicles will likely come from premium brands Denza, Yangwang, and Feng Chang Bao before trickling down to higher-volume models.
- BYD chief scientist Lian Yubo said all-solid-state EV batteries have reached 'a critical stage' but warned several hurdles remain before commercialization.
- Denza Z9 GT, BYD's first European vehicle with 5-minute Flash Charging tech, is now on sale using Blade Batteries 2.0 that recharge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and 20% to 97% in 9 minutes.
- Competitors also targeting 2027 launches include China's Geely, Changan Auto, and CATL, plus Toyota, Stellantis, and Mercedes-Benz; full industry commercialization is expected closer to 2029–2030.
- Mercedes-Benz last fall drove a modified EQS over 745 miles (1,200 km) using solid-state battery cells from Factorial Energy, showing real-world testing is already underway.
Why it matters: BYD's 2027 launch claim lands the company in a crowded pack — Geely, Changan, CATL, Toyota, Stellantis, and Mercedes-Benz all target the same year — meaning the premium-EV segment (Denza, Yangwang, Feng Chang Bao) becomes the proving ground before the tech scales to mass-market vehicles around 2030.
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