Chery Automobile Company plans to launch mass production of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) in 2027, the Chinese automaker revealed at its Global Innovation Conference last week. ASSBs are said to offer much higher thermal stability and energy density than the batteries widely used today.
The company confirmed it intends to begin testing and pilot production of ASSBs in 2026 before full commercial production is launched in 2027, with the aim of offering battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with a range of up to 1,500 km on a single charge.
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Chery also unveiled its new in-house “Kunpeng” EV battery brand at the event, which encompasses three existing battery types: lithium iron phosphate (LFP), ternary square-shaped and ternary large cylindrical cells. The Kunpeng batteries support 6C fast charging, which the company claims can provide an additional range of 400 km with just five minutes of charging.
Chery says its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) batteries currently offer a range of over 300 km in pure electric mode, while its BEVs have a range of up to 1,200 km. The company has set a target of achieving a battery energy density of 400 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) this year, increasing to 600 Wh/kg by the end of 2025.
At the event, the company also unveiled a flying car, which it stated has already completed successful test flights covering distances of up to 80 km. The vehicle, which supports fully autonomous driving, can also be driven on roads, providing a “seamless transition between land and air.”
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