BYD launches Next-Gen Blade Battery

A revolution in EV Technology

Now Chinese EV BYD has revealed it plans to launch a new-generation Blade
battery in 2025 with significant gains in both driving range and battery performance. As per
the European Auto Sales Marketing division’s Managing Director, Cao Shuang, this
development signifies BYD’s commitment towards researching and developing the electric
vehicle sector.

(Image: byd meeting – en.byd.com)

Extended driving range

The next-generation Blade battery is intended to improve vehicle range and lifespan.
BYD’s current variant, dating to 2020, utilizes lithium iron phosphate (LFP) tech,
celebrated for the safety and efficiency it offers. It powers popular models such as the Atto 3
SUV and Dolphin hatchback, and has an energy density of 150 Wh/kg.

(Image: byd blade battery – byd.com)

The upcoming version will reportedly gain a 25% increase in energy density at 190 Wh/kg.
This hurdle could enable vehicles to travel longer distances or require fewer cells for the
same range. According to reports, this battery will allow for vehicles to go as far as 1,000 km
under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC).

Advanced battery design

The Blade battery is seamlessly integrated into the vehicle body enhancing steadiness and
protection while also reducing the sporting capacity of the vehicle, which allows for better
handling. This prowess has allowed BYD to produce high-performance electric cars at a cost
structure equal to long-established manufacturers.

(Image: byd new battery design – en.byd.com)

Global competitiveness

Another merit of the latest Blade battery when it comes to BYD’s global expansion is it will
further put the firm ahead of industry goliaths like Tesla and Volkswagen. The batteries’
combined efficiency and potential to reduce manufacturing expenses could effectively help
to lower the sticker price on electric vehicles, while also boosting their driving range, and
hence their attractiveness to a larger group of buyers.
At present, BYD’s Seal Premium Extended Range model available in Australia offers
approximately 570 km driving range using a 80.6 kWh Blade battery in Worldwide
Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) measure. It is expected that this will be
pushed further by future battery designs.

Future prospects

There’s been some intrigue around the debut model for the second-generation Blade
battery, but the U7 luxury SUV by the premium Yang Wang arm of BYD’s business seems
the most likely choice. This new showpiece from BYD will have mainstream appeal.

Conclusion
BYD’s second-generation Blade battery is another EV shot out of nowhere. Energy
density and costs seem to have been favored in order to bring good quality, more range, and
lower cost EVs to the mass market. As new models utilizing this technology crop up, it’s
clear that BYD is making moves toward the future of electric mobility.
This powerful move, representing both BYD’s status as a king in EV technology and
consumer demand for zero/low-emission electric vehicles.

Source and Header : byd.com

Re-written by : Umar Javed

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