BYD says it will have a solid-state car next year, the earliest date anyone has given
THE SO WHAT
If BYD actually ships a solid-state EV a year ahead of Toyota’s 2027–2028 target and well before others’ 2030+ timelines, range, safety, and cost expectations for mid-decade vehicles reset. Auto and fleet operators should start scenario-planning around faster battery performance curves — and the knock-on effects on charging infra, residual values, and competitive positioning.
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