Upcoming $11,000 Chinese EV with semi-solid state batteries set to rock the entire industry

The upcoming next-gen MG4, from General Motors, is set to rock the industry as the $11,000 Chinese EV becomes the first to use semi-solid state batteries.

As electric vehicles continue to push the parameters of technology, much of the focus has been on the batteries.

Given that the power source is the beating heart of EVs, making a healthy and efficient ticker appears to be the ticket to success.

In a new development in this tech, General Motors has revealed its newest Chinese EV, the MG4, is using groundbreaking semi-solid state batteries, which could be a massive trend-setter.

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General Motors confirms its Chinese EV, the MG4, will be the first vessel for semi-solid state batteries

Battery tech has undoubtedly increased in the last few years as the green switch to EVs has gained massive momentum.

Whether it’s Tesla promising long-lasting and durable life spans on its powertrain or Huawei making massive strides with its five-minute charging, 1,300-mile range energy pack, there’s a ton of innovation going on.

General Motors is now kicking things up a notch, as it plans to launch a new battery in China that is more efficient, lasts longer, and is much safer than the typical lithium-ion ones used around the globe.

As per a post on Weibo, MG revealed that its new Chinese EV will be using the first semi-solid state batteries, provided by QinTao Energy.

“MG4 will become the world’s first mass-produced semi-solid-state battery car,” GM General Manager Chen Cui said.

“The electrolyte content of the MG4 we will be using in the future is only 5%, which means it is close to the level of a quasi-solid-state battery.”

The semi-solid state batteries promise a range of 334 miles and are designed not to degrade as much as alternatives used in modern EVs.

It also claims to perform 13.8 percent better than LFP in harsh cold weather (down to -7°C).

Battery technology takes yet another leap

These advancements are all in a bid to ease the biggest anxieties when it comes to electric cars: range and charging.

Manufacturers have been trying to prove that EVs are more efficient than combustion cars for years, but without paying a premium, a large portion of drivers have been reluctant to change their ways.

Many different Chinese EV models are doing some heavy lifting in the way of trial-and-error in this department, with some having replaceable batteries that can give you over 300 miles in a matter of a two-minute swap.

It’s a good job lithium-ion is in mass supply in China.

All of this might be in vain though, as hydrogen cars have been proven to be the cleanest vehicles in the world, which could soon start seeing the trends shift once again.

As for the MG4, its $11,000 price tag will likely make this hatchback a popular choice for drivers, especially with such assurances in the battery life department.

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