Story no.130National· ChinaOngoingElectric and batteries +1NotableCN Chine31 Oct → 3 Nov4 facts · 17 art.
Xiaomi invests in Sunwoda, which presents solid-state batteries
At the end of October 2026, Xiaomi took a stake worth 1.7 billion yuan in battery manufacturer Sunwoda to secure its supply of batteries for electric vehicles. On November 1, Sunwoda published degraded quarterly results, even as several manufacturers strengthened their stakes in its capital. On November 2, the manufacturer had its 400 Wh/kg polymer solid-state cells tested by automakers; these cells are compatible with standard battery packs, while CATL targeted 2027 for its sulfur-based batteries. On November 3, Sunwoda presented a solid-state battery resistant to 200°C and targeting 1,000 km of range, with over 1,200 cycles, clarifying that the technology remained at the announcement stage.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving Sunwoda, CATL, Li Auto and 1 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 17 articles from 5 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 16:38.
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Amounts cited$236M · 1.7 billion RMB · $236 million · 1.7 billion yuan · $255 million
Highest number recorded in 3 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 13 | 10 |
| Unknown country | 2 | 2 |
| Spain | 1 | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 11 | 8 |
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Spanish | 2 | 2 |
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