# Xiaomi invests in Sunwoda, which develops its solid-state batteries

> On 31 October 2026, Xiaomi took a 1.7 billion yuan stake in battery manufacturer Sunwoda to secure its supply for its electric vehicles. The next day, Sunwoda published deteriorated quarterly results, while several automakers increased their stake in its capital. On 2 and 3 November, the manufacturer had automakers test its 400 Wh/kg polymer solid-state cells and presented a solid-state battery resistant to 200 °C, targeting 1,000 km of range, while specifying that this technology remained at the announcement stage. On 6 November, an analysis highlighted Sunwoda's role in counterbalancing CATL's dominant position.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Sunwoda, CATL, Li Auto and 1 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 18 articles from 5 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 17:55.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (China)
- Category: Electric and batteries, Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: Sunwoda, CATL, Li Auto, Xiaomi Auto
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 17:14
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 17:55
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/130-xiaomi-invests-in-sunwoda-which-develops-its-solid-state-batteries

## Reported figures

- $236M
- 1.7 billion RMB
- $236 million
- 1.7 billion yuan
- $255 million

## Sources by country and language

- China: 14 articles, 10 outlets
- unknown: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Mexico: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Chinese (12), English (4), Spanish (2)

## Timeline (5 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Xiaomi invests 1.7 billion yuan in battery maker Sunwoda](https://mecapress.com/events/238-xiaomi-invests-1-7-billion-yuan-in-battery-maker-sunwoda.md)

Xiaomi is taking a 1.7 billion yuan stake in Sunwoda to secure its battery supply for its electric vehicles. Several automakers are thus strengthening their ties with battery manufacturers.

3 sources, 11 articles · Chine

### 1 November 2026 — [Sunwoda : des résultats trimestriels au plus bas qui attirent les constructeurs](https://mecapress.com/events/1210-sunwoda-des-resultats-trimestriels-au-plus-bas-qui-attirent-les-constructeurs.md)

Le fabricant de batteries Sunwoda publie un troisième trimestre aux profits dégradés, alors que plusieurs constructeurs renforcent leur participation à son capital.

1 sources, 4 articles · Chine

### 2 November 2026 — [Sunwoda teste ses cellules solides polymères avec des constructeurs](https://mecapress.com/events/2068-sunwoda-teste-ses-cellules-solides-polymeres-avec-des-constructeurs.md)

Sunwoda fait tester par des constructeurs ses cellules solides polymères de 400 Wh/kg compatibles avec les bacs à batterie standards, tandis que CATL vise 2027 pour ses batteries sulfurees.

1 sources, 1 articles · Chine

### 3 November 2026 — [Sunwoda présente une batterie solide résistant à 200 °C visant 1 000 km](https://mecapress.com/events/3109-sunwoda-presente-une-batterie-solide-resistant-a-200-c-visant-1-000-km.md)

Sunwoda dévoile une batterie solide combinant des cellules de 400 Wh/kg et plus de 1 200 cycles, résistant à 200 °C et visant 1 000 km d'autonomie. La technologie reste au stade de l'annonce.

1 sources, 1 articles · Chine

### 6 November 2026 — [Sunwoda, instrument des constructeurs face à la domination de CATL](https://mecapress.com/events/5976-sunwoda-instrument-des-constructeurs-face-a-la-domination-de-catl.md)

Une analyse revient sur le rôle du fabricant de batteries Sunwoda, utilisé par les constructeurs chinois pour contrebalancer la position dominante de CATL.

1 sources, 1 articles · Chine

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