- Geely Auto will complete production of its first in-house developed all-solid-state battery pack in 2026 and conduct vehicle installation verification.
- Several Chinese automakers are already testing prototype vehicles equipped with solid-state batteries.
Geely Auto (HKG: 0175, OTCMKTS: GELYF) will commence production of solid-state battery packs later this year, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to announce progress in next-generation battery R&D.
Geely Auto disclosed this target during Geely Holding Group's five-year strategy communication event on Thursday, stating it will complete production of its first in-house developed all-solid-state battery pack this year and conduct vehicle installation verification.
The automaker will also introduce its self-developed new Lithium manganese iron phosphate battery, achieving over 15% higher energy density.
Geely Auto is the latest Chinese automaker planning to begin installing solid-state batteries this year.
Dongfeng Motor (HKG: 0489) began extreme cold-weather testing of its solid-state battery prototype vehicle on January 14, aiming to commence mass production of 350 Wh/kg solid-state batteries by September 2026, enabling a range of 1,000 kilometers.
On December 31, China FAW Group's Hongqi brand rolled out its first prototype equipped with solid-state batteries, marking the brand's entry into vehicle testing for all-solid-state battery technology.
Notably, while automakers pursue aggressive timelines, battery manufacturers generally adopt a more conservative approach.
CATL (HKG: 3750, SHE: 300750) and BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) — the world's two largest battery manufacturers — currently target small-scale vehicle integration of solid-state batteries by 2027.
Svolt Energy plans to complete development of its second-generation 400 Wh/kg semi-solid-state batteries in 2026, followed by 450 Wh/kg semi-solid-state pouch batteries by 2028.
