-30°C range of 1500 km, all-solid-state batteries to be installed in vehicles soon!

Recently, the Exeed brand under Chery held a brand night event in Beijing themed “New Advancement, New Exeed.” During the event, the Exeed brand emphasized that “in 2026, Exeed will be the first to validate the installation of the Rhinoceros all-solid-state battery in vehicles.”

According to media reports, the Exeed brand plans to equip its upcoming “Liefeng” shooting brake model with all-solid-state batteries this year. This battery is said to enable the “Liefeng” to achieve a range of 1,500 kilometers in low-temperature environments as cold as -30°C.

**Exeed Brand’s First Shooting Brake Coupe Model**

It is understood that the “Liefeng” is the first shooting brake coupe model to be launched by Chery’s Exeed brand, targeting the high-end market. It is expected to enter mass production equipped with all-solid-state batteries in 2026.

The vehicle features a low-slung and streamlined design, with body dimensions of 5,053/2,010/1,560 mm and a wheelbase of 3,100 mm. Its drag coefficient is as low as 0.21 cd, and it comes with frameless doors, a retractable rear spoiler, and 21-inch wheels.

In terms of performance, the “Liefeng” is built on an 800V high-voltage platform and equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel-drive system. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 260 km/h, and supports four-wheel steering and air suspension. Its core highlight is the self-developed “Rhinoceros” all-solid-state battery, which boasts an energy density of 600 Wh/kg. It retains 90% of its range at -30°C (with a maximum CLTC range of 1,500 km) and can replenish 400 km of range in just 10 minutes of charging.

The interior features a 15.6-inch central control screen, Harmony ecosystem integration, and a “Queen’s Seat” for the front passenger. With a pre-sale price range of 300,000 to 400,000 yuan, it is positioned as a direct competitor to models like the Tesla Model 3.

**The “Rhinoceros” All-Solid-State Battery**

Currently, polymer, oxide, and sulfide electrolytes are the three mainstream technological pathways in solid-state battery research and development. Chery has chosen to focus on the oxide route.

Veko Network Lithium Battery noted that prior to this, Chery unveiled the Rhinoceros S all-solid-state battery at its 2025 Global Innovation Conference. This battery demonstrates significant breakthroughs in both energy density and safety, marking Chery’s entry into a new competitive phase in the field of power battery technology.

The core technologies of the Rhinoceros S all-solid-state battery are its in-situ polymerized solid-state electrolyte system and lithium-rich manganese cathode material. It supports a maximum fast-charging rate of 6C, with a cell cycle life exceeding 3,000 cycles. It can pass extreme tests such as drill penetration and nail penetration without smoke, thermal runaway, while maintaining normal discharge capabilities.

Specifically, the in-situ polymerized solid-state electrolyte technology completely replaces the flammable liquid electrolyte found in traditional lithium-ion batteries, eliminating the risks of combustion and leakage at their source. This solid-state electrolyte also offers higher mechanical strength, effectively inhibiting lithium dendrite growth and preventing internal short circuits, providing a fundamental guarantee for safety.

Compared to currently commonly used cathode materials, the lithium-rich manganese cathode material offers higher specific capacity and voltage platform, providing the battery with higher energy output. Coupled with the metallic lithium anode made possible within the all-solid-state system, this achieves a leap in energy density.

Chery has formulated a phased implementation plan: operational validation in specific scenarios like ride-hailing services will begin in 2026, with the goal of achieving large-scale mass production in 2027.

Naturally, transitioning from samples to large-scale, stable mass production and vehicle integration, all-solid-state batteries still face challenges such as cost, production processes, and supply chain. The “Rhinoceros” all-solid-state battery is no exception. How the “Liefeng” performs remains to be validated by the market.

For instance, some netizens commented, “Don’t just criticize blindly; once it’s out, you’ll be buying it faster than anyone.” Meanwhile, experts point out that all-solid-state batteries are not “absolutely safe,” and issues such as interface stability, consequences of thermal runaway, and low-temperature performance still require in-depth research.

**Conclusion**

Exeed’s announcement of equipping vehicles with the “Rhinoceros” all-solid-state battery represents a charge by a Chinese automaker toward the ultimate goal of battery technology. This is not just a technological innovation for Chery but also a landmark event signaling the intensification of the industrialization race for all-solid-state batteries.

Whether the vehicle validation in 2026 successfully ushers in a new era or reveals more practical challenges that need to be overcome, its significance extends beyond mere marketing. It powerfully declares that the battle to explore the performance boundaries of electric vehicles has begun. The ultimate technological solutions addressing the three core pain points—”safety, range, and charging”—are accelerating from research papers and laboratories toward real-world testing grounds.

For the entire industry, this will be a valuable early-stage practice. Every step of progress and feedback regarding all-solid-state batteries will lay the foundation for their eventual true mass-market adoption.

The future of all-solid-state batteries is becoming increasingly clear and closer through such repeated “vehicle installation declarations.”