During the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), Cao Shuang, General manager of Central Asia of BYD European Auto Sales Division, was interviewed by CGTN. He said BYD plans to introduce a new generation of blade batteries, which will improve the car’s endurance and extend the battery’s service life.
BYD, the global leader in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, plans to launch its second-generation blade battery in 2025. The release of this new generation of batteries is not only a technological advance, but also an important driving force for the future development of the electric vehicle industry.
First, the second generation of blade batteries is a significant improvement in technology. According to BYD’s plan, the energy density of the battery is expected to reach 190Wh/kg, and the range is expected to exceed 1,000 kilometers. This innovation will effectively alleviate consumers’ anxiety about battery life. In addition, the new battery uses an improved electrolyte formulation to reduce internal resistance and improve low temperature discharge capacity, while the optimized structural design further improves heat dissipation performance and safety. By improving the space utilization rate, the volume energy density of the second-generation blade battery is increased by 18%, and the space utilization rate is increased by 12%. In terms of production efficiency, BYD aims to increase production efficiency by 50% and reduce battery system costs by 30%, which will provide stronger support for market competition.
In terms of marketing, BYD has adopted a number of strategies to enhance consumer acceptance. By increasing the range to 1,000 kilometers, consumers’ anxiety about driving will be effectively solved. In addition, BYD also plans to establish partnerships with Changan Automobile, Zoomlion and other enterprises to expand external customers. The company’s high-end sub-brands “Denza” and “look up” will meet the demand for high-end models, at the same time, BYD will also start the external supply business to FAW Hongqi, Changan, Jinkang and BAIC car companies to supply blade batteries, which will further enhance its market influence.
In the long run, the second generation of blade batteries will have a profound impact on the electric vehicle industry. By improving energy density and driving range, BYD not only alleviates consumers’ range anxiety, but also reduces costs and improves price-performance by reducing the use of components and wiring harnesses. In addition, the second-generation blade battery has also made a breakthrough in terms of safety, becoming the only power battery in the world to pass the needle test. These advantages will enhance BYD’s competitiveness in the market, attract more cooperation from car companies, promote the change of industry standards, and redefine the safety standards and technical routes of new energy vehicles.
However, the challenges in the development process cannot be ignored. The complexity of the production process, the difficulty of equipment development, the improvement of precision requirements and the cumbersome assembly process have brought no small pressure to BYD. Especially in the “eight processes” of blade batteries, technical barriers are high, and long-term technical research and investment are needed to ensure product quality and performance.
Overall, the launch of BYD’s second-generation blade battery marks another technological leap in the field of electric vehicles. Through continuous technological innovation and market strategy adjustment, BYD is contributing to the development of new energy vehicles, showing its potential and determination in the global electric vehicle market.
