BYD is working harddemonstrating truly high growth rates. The car maker has set several sales records in recent months and is approaching the 4 million mark of vehicles sold in 2024. As we well know, the Chinese company is also actively involved in the production of batteries. In the first half of 2025 New second-generation Blade batteries are set to debut, which on paper promise: more autonomy and efficiency. Now there’s something new. In fact, according to a CarNewsChina report, BYD is aiming for one cost reduction up to 15% for the new second generation Blade battery.
The report, citing a source familiar with the facts, is interesting if it turns out to be true because less expensive batteries will make the company’s electric vehicles more affordable. So, in more detail, BYD will offer a short plate format for its second generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an energy density of 160Wh/kg, a maximum discharge rate of 16C and a charging speed of 8C.
Then it will have a long blade format. energy density up to 210 Wh/kg and will support 8C discharge speed and 3C charging speed. BYD plans reduce cost higher energy density versions by 15% compared to the current version. Currently, the report states, Blade Batteries have an energy density of approximately 150 Wh/kg.
A lower energy density version, which allows faster charging and discharging rates due to reduced internal resistance, would cost the same as current batteries or slightly more. In short, for the world’s second largest EV battery maker (after CATL), 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting year. We just have to wait for more information about BYD’s new Blade batteries, which will be equipped in its electric vehicles.
Let us recall that some time ago Goldman Sachs Research stated that by 2026, battery prices will fall by almost 50% compared to 2023. Reducing costs will make electric vehicles much more attractive.
Source: HD Motori
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