Overview
- Geely says it began real-world validation in 2026 and plans low-volume pilot deployment across its brands in 2027 to test the next-generation solid-state cells.
- The company is publicly targeting up to 500 Wh/kg and claims vehicles could exceed roughly 1,000 km (621 miles) on a single charge and reach a 1,000,000 km life span.
- Geely named Dow Chemical as a materials partner and highlighted an adhesive rated from −40 °C to 120 °C as one solved engineering component for cell assembly and temperature stability.
- Key technical details remain undisclosed: Geely has not revealed the battery chemistry, whether 500 Wh/kg refers to cell or pack level, nor provided independent cycle-life data to back the million-kilometre claim.
- Industry players including CATL, BYD and Toyota are planning similar 2027 pilot timetables, but long-standing manufacturing, cost and trade barriers mean pilot success would still leave open the question of affordable mass production and wide market access.