innovative, next-generation EV battery this year —

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BYD has an electric vehicle battery — now in its second generation — that Evel Knievel would likely have been proud to use.

That's because vigorous testing of its Blade Battery resulted in it being crushed, bent, heated to more than 572 degrees Fahrenheit, and punctured with a nail. The late daredevil, who holds a Guinness World Record for broken bones at 433, could have easily put Blade through its paces during one of his wild stunts.

According to a report from Car News China, an online car news website, the next generation of Blade technology is set to be released later this year. It comes with upgraded energy density metrics that could deliver a 621-mile range.

The innovation could have great impact if it can eliminate battery fire risks that are rare yet disastrous when common lithium-ion chemistry malfunctions. The deliverables will be even more impressive if the exceptional travel length reports come to fruition.

Blade was first introduced in 2020 using a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) design. It's a battery type that Forbes described last year as safe and durable, while compromising some on energy density. That's the amount of electricity that can be stored in relation to the power pack's size.

Blade's makers address this with better use of space, a 50% improvement over other LFPs.


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[seahooker]

That's because vigorous testing of its Blade Battery resulted in it being crushed, bent, heated to more than 572 degrees Fahrenheit,


You didn't mention freezing.

[Dan]

Evel Knievel would likely have been proud to use.

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Why?

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How does BYD's blade battery perform at low temperatures?


BYD's new form of car battery called blade battery is different from traditional batteries. BYD blade batteries are based on lithium iron phosphate battery technology, while traditional car batteries use ternary lithium-ion batteries. In the case of low temperature, the fluidity of the electrolyte and the binder of the positive and negative electrodes of the lithium-ion battery becomes poor, resulting in a decrease in the capacity and performance of the battery. However, BYD's blade battery is different from the traditional lithium-ion battery. The problem of iron dissolution is controlled at the cell level, so the battery's range can be increased. In addition, BYD adopts a more scientific thermal management system on the blade battery, which can automatically control the internal temperature of the battery at an optimal working temperature. Therefore, in the case of low temperature, the internal temperature of the battery can be evenly distributed. To a certain extent, the impact of low temperature on the battery is slowed down. All in all, from my own experience, driving an electric car in winter will feel that the battery life is significantly shorter than in other seasons, but technology is advancing and the times are developing. With the launch of BYD’s new technology, it can be certain To alleviate this embarrassing situation, if you often use new energy vehicles in cold weather, you can consider BYD's new technology

https://www.vglorylibattery.com/how-does-byd-s-blade-battery-perform-at-low-temperatures.html




In addition, in terms of low temperature performance, although the lithium iron phosphate battery has always been inferior to the ternary lithium battery, the blade battery is also equipped with special insulation materials due to the structural characteristics, and the low temperature performance is further strengthened.

According to Sun Huajun, under normal circumstances, BYD Han equipped with a blade battery can still discharge 90% of its electric power at room temperature below minus 10 degrees, and its discharge power is basically the same as that of ternary lithium batteries.

In terms of battery performance, the blade battery can charge from 10% to 80% in 33 minutes, support electric vehicles to accelerate to 100 kilometers within 3.9 seconds, cycle charge and discharge over 3000 times, and ensure that electric vehicles can drive 1.2 million kilometers.

https://www.benzoenergy.com/blog/post/byd-blade-battery.html

[seahooker]

Sounds like they may really be on the right track. after driving 600 miles how long would it take to charge and do you know the estimated cost to charge in today's dollars

[sine-qua-non]

Hours to charge and  expensive no doubt!

The hybrid is still the best option for the foreseeable future!