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Mobility
BYD nears unveiling $300,000 ultra-luxury electric sedan, solid-state battery in focus
China\'s BYD is expected to unveil an ultra-luxury electric sedan in the United Arab Emirates in early November. The new flagship model from its top-end Yangwang brand could feature a solid-state battery and rear-hinged coach doors, though specifications have not been confirmed. Reports said it may be revealed in Dubai around Nov. 5. Pricing is expected to be about $300,000, well above Yangwang’s existing lineup.
Industry
Geely unveils Battleship 700 SUV with propellers for water escape
China\'s Geely has unveiled a large SUV that can move through water using rear-mounted propellers to help occupants escape in flooding. According to InsideEVs, Geely has begun selling the Battleship 700 in China with an emergency flotation and escape mode using two propellers. It can travel a little over 4 miles per hour for about 40 minutes, or float up to 2 hours. It is a plug-in hybrid with 1,113 horsepower and a 47.14 kWh battery.
Mobility
BYD to launch first solid-state battery EV in 2027
BYD plans to launch its first electric vehicle equipped with a solid-state battery in 2027. Stella Li, the company’s executive vice president, said BYD is in a leading position in developing and preparing to commercialise the technology. The rollout in 2027 does not mean immediate mass production, as FinDreams aims for limited output in 2027 and expansion to mass production by 2030. BYD is also improving charging speed for existing batteries.