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BYD’s Next-Gen Solid-State Cells Claim 1,500-km Range in 12-Minute Charge, Tests Unconfirmed

The company aims to harness AI-driven research to deliver a cost-neutral solid-state alternative by 2030.

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Overview

  • Internal tests reportedly show a solid-state cell charging to 80% in 12 minutes and delivering more than 1,500 kilometers of CLTC range, though BYD has not confirmed these results.
  • BYD plans to equip series vehicles with solid-state batteries from 2027 and start mass production by 2030.
  • The new cells target energy densities of up to 400 watt-hours per kilogram, nearly doubling the output of modern lithium-ion batteries.
  • The automaker denies current public-road trials of the technology in its Seal prototypes and has not disclosed official testing parameters.
  • BYD is expanding its ultra-fast charging network and using AI-driven development to reach price parity with liquid-electrolyte batteries by the end of the decade.