In 2027, China could witness the first application of solid-state batteries in electric vehicles, according to an academic from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This development highlights Beijing’s intensified efforts to bridge the gap with global competitors in advanced technology. Ouyang, who also serves as Vice President of the think tank EV100, made these remarks during a media event in Beijing. He noted that the number of patent submissions by Chinese companies in the latter half of last year tripled those of their Japanese counterparts, marking a significant milestone for China. Ouyang estimated that it would take five to ten years for this technology to achieve widespread adoption in the country.
These comments follow recent announcements by BYD, which revealed plans to launch vehicles equipped with all-solid-state batteries as early as 2027. This goal is shared by other industry players, including CATL and Changan Automobile. Meanwhile, Chery Auto and GAC Group have set similar targets for 2026. Toyota, a global leader in this field, is expected to begin initial production of solid-state batteries by 2026. [Tech Word News reporting, Caixin, in Chinese]
