Chinese automaker Chery has announced significant progress in its development of solid-state batteries, aiming to introduce them in EVs by 2026. These advancements were revealed during the Chery Global Innovation Conference, where the company shared details about the ongoing development of its high-density solid-state battery prototypes, which currently achieve 400 Wh/kg energy density. By 2025, Chery plans to boost this to 600 Wh/kg, enabling EVs to achieve up to 1,500 km of range on a single charge.

Key Developments:

• Solid-State Batteries: Chery is targeting large-scale production of these batteries starting in 2027, with their installation in vehicles beginning the year before. These batteries are expected to provide substantial gains in energy efficiency and vehicle range, marking a major leap in EV technology.
• Industry Context: Although solid-state batteries are widely anticipated as a breakthrough for electric vehicles, no EVs with fully solid-state batteries have hit the market yet. However, semi-solid-state battery technology has already made its debut in models like the Nio ET7 and IM L6.

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