Changan Automobile plans to install all-solid-state batteries in prototype vehicles by the end of 2024, as the Chinese automaker moves forward with next-generation battery technology, according to minutes from an investor communication meeting released on Monday.
Changan aims to validate its solid-state battery technology in vehicles by 2026 and gradually begin mass production by 2027, the company said. The batteries, branded under the name Jinzhongzhao, are expected to offer an energy density of up to 400 Wh/kg, enabling a driving range of more than 1,500 kilometers on a single charge.
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“Changan is committed to enabling energy freedom for its customers and is accelerating progress on next-generation batteries,” the company said in the meeting minutes. It also noted that improvements in AI-based remote diagnostics have enhanced battery safety by 70%, addressing concerns associated with conventional liquid lithium batteries.
Changan’s plans align with efforts by other Chinese battery and automakers to advance solid-state battery technology. In April, Wu Kai, chief scientist at CATL, said the world’s largest battery maker aimed to produce all-solid-state batteries in small batches by 2027. Meanwhile, BYD said in February that it expected to begin “demonstration use” of the technology around 2027, with large-scale adoption not expected until after 2030.
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The industry has been looking to solid-state batteries as a potential breakthrough in energy storage, with higher energy densities and improved safety over traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, challenges remain in scaling up production and reducing costs.
Changan had previously indicated its goal to begin mass production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027, as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the evolving electric vehicle market.
Source: CnevpostĀ