- Changan said its solid-state battery project is progressing steadily, with plans to validate the technology in robots and vehicles by the third quarter of this year.
- Changan aims to advance all-solid-state batteries toward mass production by 2027.
Changan Automobile (SHE: 000625) is advancing its Jinzhongzhao solid-state battery project in an orderly manner, with plans to install the batteries in robots and vehicles for validation before the third quarter of this year.
The Chinese automaker mentioned the plan while responding to investor questions on an investor communication platform on Tuesday, without providing further details.
In March 2025, Changan said it planned to begin installing all-solid-state batteries in prototype vehicles by the end of 2025, aiming for on-vehicle validation of solid-state batteries by 2026 and advancing gradual mass production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027.
The all-solid-state battery boasts an energy density of 400 Wh/kg and delivers over 1,500 kilometers of range on a full charge, significantly alleviating range anxiety, Changan previously said.
Leveraging AI-powered remote diagnostics, Changan has enhanced the solid-state battery's safety by 70%, committed to eliminating safety hazards inherent in liquid battery technology.
At the Guangzhou auto show in November 2023, Changan unveiled its Jinzhongzhao solid-state battery brand, announcing plans to launch eight battery cell variants — including liquid, semi-solid, and solid-state types — by 2030, establishing a production capacity of no less than 150 GWh.
Multiple domestic automakers have previously announced similar timelines, aiming to validate solid-state batteries in prototype vehicles within this year.
Geely Auto (HKG: 0175, OTCMKTS: GELYF) announced in January it would complete production of its first in-house developed all-solid-state battery pack this year and conduct vehicle integration testing.
Battery manufacturers remain relatively conservative. Global leaders CATL (SHE: 300750), BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) both target small-scale production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027.
