{
  "id": 16788514,
  "title": "BYD's Rolls-Royce rival could be the first EV with solid-state battery tech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/byds-rolls-royce-rival-could-be-the-first-ev-with-solid-state-battery",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/byds-rolls-royce-rival-is-almost-ready-to-go-and-it-could-be-the-worlds-first-to-use-solid-state-battery-tech"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is reportedly preparing to launch an ultra-luxury sedan, codenamed \"Project Hu\", that has the potential to rival prestigious brands such as Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. The all-electric vehicle, set to be unveiled in Dubai in November, will feature a quad-motor platform and solid-state battery technology, making it one of the first production models to utilize this advanced battery tech. The sedan, expected to have a length of 5.5 meters and massive coach doors for easy entry and exit, is rumored to be priced around two million yuan, or approximately $300,000. BYD's executive vice president, Stella Li, has hinted that the company's first vehicle to use solid-state batteries will be introduced in 2027, which aligns with the anticipated launch date for Project Hu. The unveiling of the luxury sedan in Dubai indicates BYD's confidence in its ability to compete with top-tier automotive brands, potentially leading to increased competition for established luxury brands in the global market.",
  "summary": "BYD is readying its Rolls-Royce rival for sale in China and it could be its first model with solid-state battery technology.",
  "key_points": [
    "BYD preparing to launch ultra-luxury sedan, Project Hu, in Dubai.",
    "Sedan features solid-state battery technology, quad-motor platform.",
    "Project Hu rumored to be priced at $300,000, debut in 2027."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}