The Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor plans to deliver 50,000 vehicles equipped with its own solid-state battery technology by 2027. Prior to that, Dongfeng plans to produce around 100 demonstration vehicles by the end of 2026. With this announcement, the company establishes specific intermediate goals, yet clearly positions mass production well into the future.
According to Zhang Wei, the head of batteries at the Dongfeng Research Institute, a small-scale mass production is not expected until around 2030. The company expects large-scale production and widespread adoption to begin around 2035. The 50,000 vehicles mentioned for 2027 are therefore likely to be used primarily for testing and early industrialization.
In-House Developed Solid-State Battery
At the heart of the demonstration vehicles is a solid-state battery with an energy density of 350 Wh/kg. According to Dongfeng, the company completed winter testing of this battery in vehicles in January 2026. The battery is planned for use in the first vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year.
The company also states that it can already manufacture the battery in consistent batches. Dongfeng states that the electrodes, solid electrolyte, and complete battery pack integration were all developed in-house. According to company estimates, the battery will enable a range of more than 1,000 kilometers. Dongfeng has been operating a solid-state battery laboratory and a pilot plant with a capacity of 0.2 GWh since June 2025.
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https://cnevpost.com/2026/07/08/dongfeng-50000-solid-state-battery-cars-2027/
