Chinese electric vehicle startup NIO is reportedly gearing up to launch the highly awaited 150 kWh solid-state battery pack developed by its partner WeLion.
NIO expects the new battery technology to support a driving range of 1,000 km between charges. However, recent reports suggest that the second-gen NIO ES6, using the 150 kWh solid-state battery pack, will generate a 930 km (577 miles) driving range.
NIO’s new battery technology
The new 150 kWh solid-state battery pack NIO intends to use on its new-gen EVs is developed by its Chinese partner WeLion.
The new battery weighs 575 kg, 3.6% heavier than NIO’s current 100-kWh packs.
It offers an improved energy density of 261 Wh/kg, which is 44.44% more than the conventional li-ion batteries. In effect, it can effectively aid NIO EVs to have more extended driving ranges and enhanced performance.
As per NIO’s user manuals, the new 930 km range-capable battery will soon hit the market. The Chinese automaker expects to launch the new battery pack in July, offering a wide range options for customers.
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This new battery technology advances NIO’s position as the first-ever automaker to launch solid-state battery-power EVs to the mass market.
For reference, below are the key specs of all the power batteries included in NIO’s user manual:
| 100-kWh (CATL) | 100-kWh (CALB) | 150-kWh | 75-kWh | 70-kWh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Cell | Type | Ternary Li-ion Battery | Ternary Li-ion Battery | Ternary Li-ion Battery | Ternary and LFP Hybrid Battery | Ternary Li-ion Battery |
| Battery Cell | Rated Voltage (V) | 3.73 | 3.74 | 3.31 | 3.73/3.22 | 3.65 |
| Battery Cell | Rated Capacity (Ah) | 276 | 137 | 110 | 237/192 | 100 |
| Battery Pack | Rated Voltage (V) | 358 | 358 | 337 | 386 | 350 |
| Battery Pack | Rated Capacity (Ah) | 280 | 280 | 446 | 195 | 200 |
| Battery Pack | Length Width Height (mm) | 2,062 1,539 185.6 | 2,062 1539 183.1 | 2,062 1,539 185.6 | 2,062 1,539 185.6 | 2,062 1,539 185.6 |
| Battery Pack | Number of Cells | 96 | 192 | 384 | 118 | 192 |
| Battery Pack | Pack Weight (kg) | 555 | 555 | 575 | 535 | 525 |
