Solid-state Battery

Talent's second phase of a 2 GWh/year plant in Chongqing is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, and a 10 GWh/year industrial park project in Anhui is under construction.

By then, the energy density of lithium batteries could reach 500 Wh/kg, providing EVs with two to three times the range of liquid lithium batteries and tying the range of fuel vehicles, TrendForce said.

The 150-kWh semi-solid-state battery pack will be available in July, Nio CEO William Li said at the launch of the new ES6 in May.

WeLion officially began delivery of the battery cells to Nio, submitted a warranty commitment and the two companies signed an annual order.

SAIC is ramping up development work on solid-state battery cells, with its first production model powered by solid-state battery set to roll off the assembly line in 2025, it said.

Ganfeng said its first-generation solid-state battery can reach an energy density of 260 Wh/kg, with a production line capable of producing 4 GWh per year.

Nio's models are finally close to being able to use semi-solid-state batteries, with the EV maker filing to add WeLion as a battery cell supplier in three models.

Nio's 150-kWh pack will initially be available for lease only, with a buyout option to be offered in the future.

The Seres 5 will be powered by a ternary solid-liquid hybrid lithium battery from Ganfeng Lithium, with a 90-kWh version expected to offer a 530 km WLTP range.

WeLion held a ceremony for the occasion, attended by Nio senior vice president Zeng Shuxiang.