BYD Says Its New Solid-State EV Battery Tech Is Nearly Ready For The Open Road

The Chinese company is one of several car makers expected to adopt solid-state batteries in the next few years.

Tada Images/Shutterstock

Switching from lithium-ion to solid-state batteries promises to extend the range and charging speeds of electric vehicles, and Chinese car maker BYD believes it's in a "leading position" to commercialize the technology. BYD's Executive Vice President Stella Li shared the claim in a recent interview with Carwow's Spanish outlet, alongside the news that BYD would release its first car…