Chery-Backed Anwa Begins Production of Solid-State EV Batteries With 300Wh/kg Energy Density

A major leap forward in EV battery tech may be underway. Anhui Anwa New Energy Technology, backed by Chinese automaker Chery and battery giant Gotion High-Tech, has officially rolled out its first batch of solid-state battery engineering samples from a production line in Wuhu, China.

While the EV world has seen countless solid-state battery promises, this marks a rare move from lab theory to physical production — and it’s turning heads.

Key Highlights:

Energy Density: 300 Wh/kg (1st-gen), with 400 Wh/kg in trial production and 500 Wh/kg targeted for 2027

Safety: Passes “No Fire No Explosion” safety test

Production Process: 5-step dry method, reduces energy use by 20% and equipment investment by 30%

Factory Capacity: 1.25 GWh/year, expandable to include 5 GWh R&D center

Production Speed: 20 meters/minute

Partners: Chery New Energy (10% stake), Gotion High-Tech (5.89%)

While these are not yet market-ready units, they’re crucial for validation and integration into future EVs. Anwa’s roadmap includes second- and third-gen batteries with even higher energy densities, aiming for mass production within the next two years.

Chery's Exeed Exlantix ET has been spotted with “All-solid-state battery” branding, hinting at where the tech might debut first.

Though solid-state EV batteries still face major production hurdles and high costs, Anwa's achievement brings real momentum to a sector that's long struggled to turn prototypes into reality.