Chery invertirá 1.300 millones en baterías de estado sólido que duplican la densidad energética

Chinese automotive company Chery plans to invest nearly 1.3 billion euros in solid-state batteries, which are expected to double the energy density of current electric vehicle batteries. The investment, announced by Chery's president Yin Tongyue at the Worldwide Battery Conference in Sichuan province, China, will involve approximately 1,200 engineers dedicated to battery innovation.

Solid-state batteries, which use solid electrolytes to conduct ions between electrodes, are considered an improvement over conventional lithium-ion batteries due to their higher energy density, extended range, and improved safety. However, they have not yet been used in large-scale production of electric vehicles. Chery, which is the largest exporter of vehicles from China and has a significant presence in Ibero-American markets like Mexico and Brazil, will only adopt solid-state batteries if they prove to be fully safe.