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BYD is testing solid-state EV batteries in its Seal sedan with nearly 1,200 miles of range

Electrek

BYD has now begun testing solid-state EV batteries in its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal. Initial tests suggest that the total driving range could reach nearly 1,200 miles (1,875 km).

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BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range

The Driven EV News

BYD is reported to be undertaking testing of its next generation solid-state battery tech with major improvements in range. The post BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD aims to debut solid-state EV battery in 2027

Teslarati

Chinese automaker BYD has shared plans to debut initial demos of a solid state electric vehicle (EV) battery by 2027, according to one of the company’s top executives. Solid-state EV batteries are expected to have substantially increased energy density, ultimately offering better driving range along with faster charging times.

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BYD Seal 6 DM-1 Variant — 2,000 Kilometer Range, $15,340. Anybody Want One?

CleanTechnica EVs

The new Seal 6 DM-1 from BYD is a full featured plug-in hybrid with up to 90 miles of battery only range in the top of the line version. The post BYD Seal 6 DM-1 Variant — 2,000 Kilometer Range, $15,340. Anybody Want One? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD Shark 6 priced from $57,900 plus on-roads, undercutting Hilux and Ranger

EV Central

The radical BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute is open for orders and will be priced from $57,900 plus on-road costs. As a limited offer BYD is also throwing in a $500 credit for accessories, which include bullbars, a roller tonneau cover, canopy and sports bar. There’s also a 10.25-inch inch digital instrument cluster.

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BYD confirms new 1,000V ‘Super E-Platform’ capable of fast charging 400km in 5 minutes

Electrek

What are you gonna do with all those batteries? As previously teased, Chinese auto conglomerate BYD has introduced a new 1,000-volt EV platform that can enable charging rates as fast (or perhaps faster) than a trip to the gas station. We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before.

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Toyota’s first EV battery plant in the US is ready for business, but there’s more

Electrek

The worlds largest automaker wants to catch up in the global EV race after falling behind rivals like Tesla and BYD. On Wednesday, Toyota announced that its $14 billion EV battery plant in North Carolina is open for business. The new facility will begin shipping batteries for Toyotas electric vehicles in April.