Why is Huawei pursuing solid-state battery research?

Huawei’s engagement in solid-state battery research reflects a wider trend among Chinese technology and automotive companies. Although Huawei does not manufacture power batteries directly, its growing interest in upstream battery materials is notable.

Does Huawei have a sulfide battery?

Huawei has intensified its ambitions in advanced energy storage by patenting a sulfide-based solid-state battery capable of achieving driving ranges of up to 3,000 kilometres and ultra-fast charging in just five minutes.

What is Huawei's new EV brand 'Shangjie'?

The partnership will introduce a new EV brand, tentatively named “Shangjie” (尚界), under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, with an official launch event scheduled for April 10th. “Shangjie” will become the fifth brand in Huawei’s automotive portfolio, all identified by the suffix “界” (jie).

Why is Huawei launching a smart automotive solution business unit?

To enable this seismic shift in transportation, Huawei launched its Intelligent Automotive Solution business unit in May 2019. We invest about US$1 billion annually in research and development related to autonomous driving technologies. Autonomous vehicles will produce broad social benefits:

Does Huawei make cars in China?

Currently, Huawei doesn't manufacture its own branded vehicles in China, but instead works with various automakers to apply some of its existing technologies to vehicles. According to the patent application, its batteries use a method that ‘dopes’ sulfide electrolytes with nitrogen to address side reactions at the lithium interface.

Does Huawei have a 3,000-kilometre range and 5-minute charging capacity?

While Huawei’s assertions of a 3,000-kilometre range and five-minute charging have attracted significant attention, experts caution that such figures remain theoretical and would necessitate charging infrastructure that is currently not commercially available.