Blade battery
Blade battery – BYD has confirmed the arrival of the second generation of Blade batteries, which promise to cost less and deliver more range. According to information from the automaker, the energy density has now risen to 190 Wh/kg, which in theory allows the brand’s electric cars to surpass the 1,000 km range mark per charge.
The second generation
- As mentioned before, the main advance is in energy density.
- BYD’s new battery has risen from 140 Wh/kg to 190 Wh/kg, delivering a significant leap in range per charge.
- The promise is 1,000 km on a single full charge. If confirmed in the real world, it will be a new milestone for the electric car market.
- The second generation Blade battery will be officially launched in August this year.
In addition, the company has confirmed that it has implemented further improvements in the weight, volume and energy consumption of the cells. Another point worth mentioning is the lower price, since lighter batteries that take up less space require less raw material, which should also be reflected in the value of electric vehicles equipped with the new version of the Blade battery.
What is BYD’s Blade battery?
- The Blade battery is made of lithium iron phosphate (LFT) and was launched in 2020.
- The proposal was to deliver less expensive batteries with more energy density.
- They are made up of long, thin sheets aligned transversally.
- As a result, they take up less space than ordinary batteries.
- According to the company, it can withstand accidents without catching fire or exploding, as well as lasting 5,000 charging cycles (0 to 100%) without losing maximum capacity.
- In 2021, the Chinese giant confirmed that all its electric vehicles would come with a Blade battery.
- The component is manufactured by FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD.
By: Gabriel Servio
