Breaking Through 1500km Range! Chery's First Solid-State Battery Vehicle Unveiled!

Recently, the automotive world was shaken once again.
The center of attention is Chery's 'Wind Hunter' concept car.
This vehicle is not only Chery's first shooting brake style model, but also features an 800V solid-state battery, achieving a breakthrough range of 1500 kilometers.
To put 1500 kilometers into perspective:\nYou could make a round trip from Beijing to Shanghai with plenty of range to spare!
This puts pressure not just on traditional fuel vehicles, but even on hybrid cars.
But the question arises: Can solid-state batteries truly lead a new era in new energy vehicles, or is this just another PowerPoint celebration?
Let's discuss this today.

🚗 Exterior: Wind Hunter Design, Maximum Aesthetics
Chery's 'Wind Hunter' gives an immediate impression: this car is incredibly striking!
The overall design is both avant-garde and sci-fi, with its shooting brake styling carrying a 'future battle vehicle' vibe.
Especially the integrated hidden headlights, which when illuminated, instantly ignite a futuristic feel, resembling the protagonist's vehicle from a sci-fi blockbuster.
The nested front hood and hidden LiDAR system reveal a high-tech, cold sophistication with an understated yet lethal presence.
The side profile maintains fluid lines, with a fastback dome design complemented by an active color-changing panoramic roof. Combined with low-drag R21/R22 large wheels, it's simply stunning!
Notably, the doors feature power-assisted closing, enhancing both ceremony and the tech-savvy experience.
The rear design is packed with highlights, featuring interactive taillights and an active rear spoiler that instantly boosts sportiness when deployed - essentially a 'shooting brake supercar'.

⚡ Performance: 0-100 km/h in 3 Seconds, Beyond Imagination
The 'Wind Hunter' isn't just good-looking - it's a performance powerhouse.
A 3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration - what does this mean?\nEven Ferrari and Lamborghini need to take notes.
In terms of power, it features a 30,000 RPM drive motor, delivering not just explosive power but also four-wheel steering + steer-by-wire technology, maximizing handling performance.
For the chassis, the 'Wind Hunter' employs dual-chamber air suspension + CDC (Continuous Damping Control) shock absorption system, offering both rock-solid stability and a balance of comfort and sportiness.
Add to that L3 level advanced intelligent driving assistance, and even highway driving becomes a hands-free experience of 'semi-autonomous driving'.
Of course, the most explosive feature is its battery - the 800V solid-state battery.
This battery not only achieves an energy density exceeding 600Wh/kg but also supports ultra-high power fast charging.
In other words, charging for 10 minutes for hundreds of kilometers of range is no longer a dream!
Moreover, officials emphasize that this battery has 'virtually zero safety risks' - no smoke, no fire, with stability levels far exceeding traditional lithium batteries.
Imagine future EV owners no longer worrying about battery-related trending topics.

🎮 Tech Interior: Luxury Meets Intelligence
Regarding the interior, Chery's design is truly top-tier.
The car features a head-up display and 15.6-inch central control screen, delivering both visual impact and functionality.
The system incorporates Huawei HarmonyOS ecosystem and 8295 chip, with smoothness that completely outperforms competitors that 'lag like PowerPoint'.
Additionally, the 23-speaker sound system transforms the interior into a private concert hall, combined with hidden ambient lighting and dual wireless fast charging design, perfectly capturing luxury and comfort. The sports steering wheel and AI voice assistant further elevate the tech presence.
Interestingly, the B-pillar's smart interaction screen can interact with passengers. Imagine setting navigation and adjusting climate control from outside the car - the tech factor is maxed out. Honestly, with these features, driving this car is like taking a 'mobile tech exhibition' on the road.

💰 Market Outlook: Can It Truly Rewrite the Rules?
At this point, some might ask: When can we buy this car? Chery's official plan is to achieve targeted operations of solid-state battery vehicles by 2026, with mass production launching in 2027. Based on this timeline, the future new energy market might truly undergo revolutionary changes due to solid-state batteries.
But the question remains: Can solid-state batteries be mass-produced?
Currently, many manufacturers are developing solid-state batteries, such as CATL's condensed matter battery, which has achieved an energy density of 500Wh/kg, but mass production remains a distant goal.
Even SAIC Group's solid-state battery collaboration with Qingtao, though completing vehicle testing, only achieves 1083 kilometers range. Chery's claim of 1500 kilometers range remains questionable.
Regardless, Chery's move has pushed competition in the new energy market to new heights.
From fuel vehicles to pure electric, to hybrids, competition has never been more intense.
And Chery's 'solid-state battery debut', even if slightly exaggerated, is undoubtedly a bombshell that has awakened many competitors.",