China’s Axxiva builds first solid-state batteries

Axxiva, a Chinese battery manufacturer backed by Chery and Gotion High-Tech, has reportedly begun producing its first solid-state battery prototypes. By 2027, the company, internationally known as Anhui Anwa New Energy Technology, aims to be ready for mass production, according to local media reports.

The current prototypes are said to offer an energy density of 300 Wh/kg and rolled off production lines on 4 July at Axxiva’s plant in the Wuhu Economic and Technological Development Zone. That is according to Car News China, citing Dawang News. The technical samples reportedly already meet the government’s upcoming stricter regulations, including the ‘No Fire No Explosion’ standard.

Axxiva, also known as Anhui Anwa New Energy Technology, is a relatively young company. It was founded in June 2020 and is backed by major players: automaker Chery is said to hold a 9.89% stake, while battery maker Gotion High-Tech owns 5.89%. Anwa is also cooperating with international partners such as 24M Technologies from the US.

Regarding its production facility, reports state the site uses full-process production with eight steps, including automated electrode coating. Initial planned production capacity is 1.25 GWh per year. In the coming years, Axxiva intends to build an R&D centre for solid-state batteries with an integrated automated production line offering 5 GWh of capacity.

Axxiva also plans to further develop its battery packs. Following the current prototype, a second generation with 400 Wh/kg is expected, before launching series production of a third-generation 500 Wh/kg battery in 2027.

These plans align broadly with Chery’s announcements in October 2024. Back then, the Chinese OEM revealed at its innovation conference that it was working on so-called Kunpeng solid-state batteries, with first vehicle test applications planned for 2026 and mass production to begin in 2027. Chery claims such batteries will enable electric vehicle ranges of up to 1,500 km.

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Chris

08.07.2025 um 14:09

If governments and lawmakers are serious about ridding the world from pollution from tailpipes, then we need to import these vehicles from China and fast. The masses can't afford these vehicles that are made in North America. So, which is it? Cheap efficient and vastly superior electric vehicles from China at a fraction of the cost and a relatively cleaner environment? Or not?