China hits major breakthrough as all-solid-state EV batteries enter production, promising double the range
Published on Nov 27, 2025 at 5:05 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Nov 27, 2025 at 5:05 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
China has hit a major breakthrough as all-solid-state EV batteries (ASSBs) have entered production, promising double the range and kicking off one of the biggest leaps in EV tech this decade.
Chinese EV maker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has officially switched on the country’s first production line for solid-state cells built for real electric cars, not lab demos.
The batteries rolling out of this line already meet the capacity needed for full-sized EVs.
It is a historic moment as next-gen battery tech moves from hype to reality.
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China’s all-solid-state EV batteries have officially entered production
In a moment that will go down in EV history in China, GAC’s new line is producing solid-state cells rated above 60 ampere hours, which experts say is the minimum required for use in mainstream electric cars.
The company developed a manufacturing method that combines slurry mixing, coating, and rolling into a single continuous step, cutting both time and resource use.
It is the first fully confirmed solid-state battery production line from any major automaker, a milestone that other automakers around the world have been wanting to reach for years.
ASSBs are a game changer because they store more energy in the same physical space, creating longer range and stronger performance.
GAC says vehicles using these batteries could go more than a whopping 1,000 kilometers per charge, easily more than double the range of many current EVs.
Double the range on the horizon
GAC plans to begin installing these batteries into test vehicles in 2026 for small trials.
Mass production is potentially going to happen between 2027 and 2030, giving the company time to check out how it performs on the roads.
Other Chinese manufacturers like SAIC, BYD, and CATL are developing all-solid-state tech, but GAC is the first to show confirmed production at this level.
If everything stays on track, China could lead the next wave of EV development with cars that drive further, charge faster, and set new records for electric range.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
