China Is Making 800-Mile EV Batteries. Here's Why America Can't Have Them

"Chery is China's fourth largest automaker in terms of sales volume and the country's biggest vehicle exporter ahead of BYD in the first six months of 2025, as per Bloomberg Intelligence. The company produces fully electric models, plug-in hybrids and internal combustion vehicles under brands including Chery, Exeed, Omoda, Jetour and iCar. Now, foray into solid-state batteries means BYD and CATL have one extra competitor to race against."

"Battery experts consider solid-state batteries as the ultimate breakthrough that could eliminate range anxiety and shorten charging times while also being highly durable and long-lasting compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Some Chinese and Western automakers have started testing solid-state batteries on prototype vehicles, while a handful of electric cars with semi-solid-state batteries with a gel-like electrolyte are already on sale in China."

"China's Cailian News Agency reported last week that Chery has unveiled a prototype solid-state battery module with an energy density of 600 watt-hours per kilogram, which is more than double the average energy density of lithium-ion batteries currently on the market. Energy density this high is basically unheard of in the battery world, and if Chery manages to commercialize it, it could potentially deliver a driving range of 1,300 kilometers (807 miles) on the opt"

Chery Automobile claims a prototype solid-state battery module with energy density of 600 watt-hours per kilogram, more than double typical lithium-ion cells. The company projects the chemistry could enable driving ranges around 1,300 kilometers (807 miles) and offers high safety under harsh conditions. Chery plans commercialization in 2027 but Chinese export controls may prevent the technology reaching North America. Chery is China’s fourth-largest automaker by sales and was the country’s biggest vehicle exporter in early 2025. Solid-state batteries are seen as a major breakthrough that can reduce range anxiety, shorten charging times and outlast conventional lithium-ion cells; prototypes and semi-solid variants are already being tested and sold in China.

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