China Accelerates Solid State Battery Push With 2026 Production and 2027 Vehicle Trials

China Accelerates Solid State Battery Push With 2026 Production and 2027 Vehicle Trials

  • February 16, 2026

China’s race to commercialise solid state batteries has entered a new phase in 2026, with major battery suppliers and automakers moving from laboratory research into early production expansion and pilot vehicle integration programs. Industry announcements over recent months show overlapping timelines across the

Geely and Chery Fast-Track Solid-State Battery Plans With 2027 Vehicle Demonstrations in Sight

Geely and Chery Fast-Track Solid-State Battery Plans With 2027 Vehicle Demonstrations in Sight

  • February 13, 2026

China’s leading automakers are accelerating development timelines for solid state batteries, with several companies outlining plans to move from pilot production to real vehicle demonstrations by 2027 as national standards and policy support begin to take shape. Geely has mapped out multiple technological