BYD is responding to a report that it’s testing solid-state EV batteries in its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal. The rumors...

The rumors claimed BYD’s solid-state batteries have an energy density of 400 Wh/kg, or nearly twice that of current lithium-ion batteries.

The report also stated that BYD’s solid-state EV batteries set a record by gaining a 1,500 km (932 miles) range in just 12 minutes of charging.

According to the report, the test charged the battery to only 80%, claiming the total EV range could reach upwards of 1,875 km (1,165 miles).

BYD did not confirm anything of this report, so take it as a rumor for now. Still this sounds pretty impressive to me.

    • ikt@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      8 days ago

      The report said all these things about 1100KM+ range etc but

      BYD shut down the rumors, saying in a statement on June 23 (via CLS), “Currently it is unknown, and the first model and parameters are not officially reported.”