Chery to launch first electric vehicle with solid-state battery

Chinese automaker Chery (Omoda/Jaecoo) has announced, just weeks after revealing a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, that it plans to deploy the technology in an electric vehicle for the first time this year—specifically in the Liefeng model under its Exeed brand.

Chery feststoffakku exeed liefeng — Image: Chery

As previously reported, Chery unveiled a prototype solid-state battery last October with a cell energy density of 600 Wh/kg. This battery was developed by the Chery Solid-State Battery Research Institute and uses an in-situ polymerised solid-electrolyte system combined with lithium-rich manganese cathode material.

According to CarNewsChina, Chery’s subsidiary Exeed plans to equip its first electric vehicle with this solid-state battery later this year. The model in question is the Liefeng, a shooting brake, which is expected to achieve a range of 1,500 kilometres, presumably under the Chinese CLTC test cycle. Remarkably, this range is achievable even at freezing temperatures of -30 °C; a first for electric vehicles. Chery describes this as “unmatched performance in sub-zero temperatures.” The company states that the batteries operate reliably at -30 °C.

Furthermore, the Liefeng is expected to feature an 800 V architecture and a 30,000 rpm electric motor, delivering acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds and a top speed of 260 kph, as reported by CarNewsChina.

In early December 2025, Chery had already announced that the Exeed ES8 Shooting Brake would be the first Exeed model to feature a solid-state battery, with an all-electric range of 1,000 kilometres. The front design of both models is strikingly similar.

Chery plans to introduce vehicles with solid-state batteries in stages. Initially, a manageable fleet will be deployed exclusively in ride-hailing and car rental markets, where operational data will be diligently collected and analysed. Mass production is then set to begin in 2027.

Solid-state batteries are regarded as a major breakthrough for the electric vehicle sector. Firstly, they contain no flammable liquid components, making them significantly safer to operate. Secondly, solid-state batteries promise higher energy densities, enabling more energy to be stored in the same space. This, in turn, allows for greater ranges or lighter vehicles. A key Western player in this field is QuantumScape, in which VW invested as early as 2012. VW plans to license QuantumScape’s technology with a view to having its battery subsidiary PowerCo produce the solid-state cells. Factorial, another US-based company like QuantumScape, has secured Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis as strategic investors.

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5 Comments

about „Chery to launch first electric vehicle with solid-state battery“

Jason A Lea

20.01.2026 um 14:35

Donut releases states they have a working model they are shipping Q1 2026. Now watch the avalanche of solid state batteries come on to the market. The cats out the bag. Finally.

SilverFox

20.01.2026 um 17:14

I would not hold my breath about donut labs. The batteries they had on display at CES were plastic mockups. It's also come to light that there CTO is a bit of a larger than life character who has a history of embellishment. I hope I'm wrong but time will tell.

21.01.2026 um 00:10

in-situ polymerised solid-electrolyte system this means semi solid state... Donut lab state to have really solid state.

21.01.2026 um 13:01

Actually donut labs may actually be telling the truth based on a thorough investigation by a reporter. It seems plausible afterall. I still won't be celebrating just yet but I'm convinced they have a functional solid state battery. They just need funds and they are a bit greedy in the way they want to run their business. No public investors to take in part of the profit.. That greed might be their downfall.

EvaEV

03.02.2026 um 15:55

I`ve read that Aeroshield Smart DNS Jiohotstar could introduce their SSD battery nearly Q2 2026 and chinese Xiaomi will the first company who install it in their EVs startinf from summer.