Battery

BYD chief scientist expects solid-state batteries to be widely used in 5 years' time

BYD's chief scientist expects solid-state batteries to be widely used in 5 years, starting with high-end models, the first time a BYD executive has spoken publicly on the topic in the last few years.

CATL launches Tener energy storage system with 5-year 0-attenuation

CATL's energy storage battery business generated revenue of RMB 59.9 billion in 2023, contributing 14.94 percent of the total.

China's solid-state battery planned capacity to exceed 128 GWh by 2025, analysts say

China already has 10 GWh of capacity for solid-state batteries, with more than 128 GWh planned for medium-term capacity, CITIC Securities said.

Tesla importing cell parts from China to expand 4680 battery capacity, report says

Tesla began purchasing cathode coils from two second-tier Chinese battery makers in the second half of 2023 and shipping them to its Texas factory in the US to produce 4680 batteries, according to local media.

Chinese sodium battery maker Zoolnasm begins construction of its 1st production base

The planned annual capacity of Zoolnasm's manufacturing facility includes 20 GWh of sodium-ion battery cells and 10 GWh of sodium-ion battery systems.

Seres to launch new model with semi-solid-state battery this year

The Seres 5 will be powered by a ternary solid-liquid hybrid lithium battery from Ganfeng Lithium, with a 90-kWh version expected to offer a 530 km WLTP range.

Xpeng adds Svolt Energy as its new battery supplier

The cell module supplied by Svolt Energy for the 550 km range version of the Xpeng P5 has officially rolled off the production line.

CATL rival CALB hints it has become Xpeng's main battery supplier

CALB said it has previously been the preferred supplier for Xpeng's P7 and P5 sedans, is the main supplier for the G3i, and is now supplying batteries for the G9.