BYD is set to launch the world’s fastest-charging pure electric blade battery for construction machinery on November 26 at the Bauma China construction machinery exhibition in Shanghai.
Preliminary technical specifications obtained from a presentation image indicate that the battery will support a maximum current of 400 amps and operate on a 1500 V high-voltage platform. As with other BYD products, the battery utilizes lithium iron phosphate and is a version of blade battery. It will be available in capacities ranging from 200 kWh to 2500 kWh and is expected to have a lifespan of 7,000 charging cycles. Designed for extreme conditions, the battery can operate in ambient temperatures from -35°C to 65°C and is anticipated to support a maximum charging power of 600 kW.
BYD claims this is the world’s first blade battery designed for construction machinery and will feature cell-to-body integration technology. The company asserts this battery is the fastest-charging factory-installed battery for construction machinery globally.
This innovation results from a collaboration between BYD subsidiary FinDreams and XCMG, a state-owned enterprise that is China’s largest construction machinery manufacturer and the third largest worldwide. The partnership began in early 2023, leading to the establishment of Xuzhou XCMG Fodi Battery Technology Co., Ltd. in April 2023. The first batteries from this collaboration were produced in October last year, representing earlier versions of the blade battery technology.
Other battery manufacturers are also partnering with construction machinery producers. For instance, CATL has agreements with companies such as Yutong Heavy Trucks, Sany, and FAW Jiefang.
Sources: CNC
