China's BYD, SAIC Motor eye EVs with all-solid-state batteries in 2027

Companies leverage market scale, semi-solid technology in quest for dominance

An EV by SAIC subsidiary MG, equipped with a semi-solid-state battery, is pictured on display in Beijing. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

GUANGZHOU/SHANGHAI -- Chinese battery and auto makers are working to develop the next generation of batteries for electric vehicles, with manufacturers SAIC Motor and BYD set to launch EVs equipped with all-solid-state batteries (ASSB) in 2027.