Changan's revolutionary solid-state battery technology is hitting the roads this year, promising to put an end to the phobia of short range.
After years of predictions and lab tests, solid-state batteries are finally entering mass production. Chinese auto giant Changan will begin installing new battery packs in its electric vehicles and robots in the third quarter of this year, with full production scheduled to begin in 2027. Their new battery boasts an astonishing energy density 400 Wh / kg, which will allow vehicles to reach as far as 1.500 kilometers with a single charge. This figure may sound excessive, but it will make the brand's future models ideal for long journeys in areas where charging infrastructure is still scarce.
The new revolutionary set was named Golden bellIn addition to its exceptional energy density, it is said to be 70 percent safer from conventional batteries, with artificial intelligence providing smart remote diagnostics and optimization. Changan will manufacture these batteries under its brand new Jingzhongzhao sub-brand in the future, with its product portfolio not limited to solid-state, but also to semi-solid and conventional liquid assemblies. Smarter and more powerful components are clearly the cornerstone of its new strategy.
Changan is not alone in this race, as its domestic rivals are also stepping up the pressure. Dongfeng recently tested its own battery with a density of 350 Wh / kg and the promised reach over 1000 kilometers, which is expected to be installed in production vehicles this September. BYD, Chery, SAIC, GAC and CATL are also in the hunt for this holy grail of electric mobility, as are established giants such as Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota. If these batteries only deliver half of what they promise, internal combustion engines will face increasingly difficult times.
