# 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.

- 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: 3 November 2026 at 16:38
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/130-xiaomi-invests-in-sunwoda-which-presents-solid-state-batteries

## Reported figures

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

## Sources by country and language

- China: 13 articles, 10 outlets
- unknown: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Mexico: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Chinese (11), English (4), Spanish (2)

## Timeline (4 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

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