Chery has commenced construction of the world’s first GWh-level all-solid-state battery production line in Wuhu, Anhui Province, marking a significant milestone in battery technology advancement. On November 18, equipment for the new facility was delivered, signaling substantial progress in the project’s development within the Wuhu Economic and Technological Development Zone, according to Anhui Daily.
The production line is part of a larger initiative spanning 150 mu (approximately 100,000 square meters) and is a collaboration between Anhui Anwa New Energy Co., Ltd. and the Wuhu Economic and Technological Development Zone.
Founded in 2020 and controlled by Chery Holdings, Anhui Anwa includes investors such as Thailand’s GPSC, Japan’s Azeba, and China’s Gotion Hi-Tech. The facility will feature a 5 GWh solid-state battery research and development center and a highly integrated automated production line with a design capacity of 1.25 GWh, making it the first GWh-level solid-state battery production line globally.
“Compared with traditional batteries, solid-state batteries are safer, more environmentally friendly, and the energy density will be greatly improved,” said Gao Lixin, general manager of Anhui Anwa New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
The first generation of solid-state batteries produced at the facility is expected to exceed an energy density of 280 Wh/kg. The second generation, set for launch in 2025, aims to surpass 400 Wh/kg, and the third generation, anticipated in 2027, is expected to reach 500 Wh/kg.
Anhui Anwa also noted that the production process has been substantially streamlined, reducing the number of steps from 11 to 5. This includes the elimination of baking, compaction, slitting, die-cutting, drying, and liquid injection processes. The company states that these improvements reduce fixed asset investment by 30% and cut manufacturing energy consumption by 20%.
Source: EVMagz
