BYD, CATL, and Geely committed to starting trial production of solid-state batteries in 2027. BYD recently published six patents related to this next-generation power technology.
Solid-state batteries promise higher energy density to rival the cruising range of diesel vehicles. This move signals a strategic shift toward commercializing advanced electric vehicle power sources.
Separately, Singapore transport giant ComfortDelGro is investing over $10 million in BYD vehicles. The investment will fund a fleet of electric and hybrid cars for private-hire services.