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BYD's First Solid-State Battery Car: Range, Price, and 2027 Launch
Overview
BYD is preparing to launch its first solid-state battery electric vehicle under its luxury Yangwang brand in 2027, featuring a high-end flagship sedan with coach doors, a solid sulfide-based material cell, and an energy density target of around 400 Wh/kg.
Key points
- BYD's first solid-state battery car will arrive in 2027 as a limited run of roughly 1,000 expensive vehicles under the luxury Yangwang brand.
- The new solid-state cell replaces liquid with a sulfide-based material, uses high-nickel chemistry, and targets an energy density of 400 Wh/kg.
- Chinese media price estimates for the luxury sedan exceed US $300,000, which is more than three times the price of the Yangwang U7.
- BYD states that traditional batteries and solid-state batteries will likely be sold side by side for another 15 to 20 years.