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Story no.152InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +1Notable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 7 Nov31 facts · 60 art.

Solid-state batteries: China accelerates, CATL and BYD target 2027

In China, manufacturers and producers are accelerating the development of solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries, with several committing to pilot production validations; CATL mentions small-series solid-state cells as early as 2027, and BYD brings its Blade battery plant in Shaanxi to full production. This movement is accompanied by Chinese manufacturers' desire to develop their own batteries while remaining dependent on external suppliers like CATL, with tariff renegotiations. Globally, the race for approximately 1,000 km of autonomy is compared between Toyota and Chinese players, while the actual maturity of solid-state batteries remains questioned. The provided sub-events do not show specific national differences for Italy, Brazil, South Korea, or Spain covering the story, with most facts centered on China and global comparison.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 31 events involving CATL, BYD, Geely and 7 more, in 2 countries (Chine, Corée du Sud), followed from 31 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 60 articles from 16 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 13:45.

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In figures

The activity

31 facts

Latest activity 5 hours ago

31 Oct7 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (2)

Brands concerned

Official figures

  • BYD · 49,953 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 2 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Geely · 54,778 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26)

Key figures

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
China3315
Italy165
Brazil32
South Korea33
Spain22
Unknown country21
France11

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
Chinese2612
Italian113
English94
Spanish55
Portuguese43
Korean33
French22

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

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