EV with semi solid-state battery pack with 1000 km, 620 miles, range and fast charge to 40% in 12 minutes. (High energy density of solid-state batteries 500 Wh/kg suitable for aviation.)
MG parent to release new EV with semi solid-state batteries and over 1,000kms range
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MG’s parent company is about to release an electric sedan in China. Regulatory approval documents claim it will have a 123 kWh semi-solid state battery pack, and 1002 km (620 mile) range on a single charge when measured on the CLTC cycle. Expected Australian price $A74,400. Fast charging for 12 minutes to add 400 km of range. The semi-solid-state battery pack was developed by Qungtao Energy.
Other recent solid-state battery developments: [Solid state batteries from Samsung featured at the battery expo in Seoul](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-delivers-solid-state-battery-for-EVs-with-600-mile-range-as-it-teases-9-minute-charging-and-20-year-lifespan-tech.867768.0.html) with a claimed energy density of 500 Wh/kg, approximately double the density of mainstream EV batteries. [According to CATL this energy density makes them suitable for aviation purposes](https://batteryindustry.net/catl-a-new-battery-will-enable-an-8-tonne-electric-plane-to-travel-1800-miles/) by allowing longer range flights.
Above my budget, but I cheer for all progress here. Will only make mid range car cheaper
Notably, though, the Chinese MPG/range testing cycle is very lenient. A more realistic estimate for range would probably look like a kilometers-to-miles conversion by comparison!
8 tonnes plane, up to nine passengers, 2 – 3 thousand kilometers.
Around 4 times less payload than DHC Dash 8 Q100, which has a comparable range. Yeah, with cheaper operating cost it might find its niche.
in China, Nio’s semi solid-state battery with 150kwh has already been available for about half the year, so this isn’t future tech. The main barrier is cost at the moment.