Chery-Backed Anwa Rolls Out First Solid State Battery Samples, Eyes Mass Production
Chery-backed battery startup Anhui Anwa New Energy Technology has taken a major step forward in the electric vehicle battery space, producing its first batch of solid-state battery (SSB) engineering samples according to CarNewsChina. The milestone took place on July 4 at the company’s facility in the Wuhu Economic and Technological Development Zone, marking a significant development in China’s push toward advanced battery technology.
Founded in June 2020, Anwa is partially owned by Chery New Energy (9.89%) and Gotion High-Tech (5.89%), according to CarNewsChina. The company is aiming for a gigawatt-hour (GWh)-scale solid-state battery production line and has ambitious plans to build a 5 GWh R&D center with a fully automated production system in the coming years.
The first-generation Anwa solid-state battery boasts an energy density of 300 Wh/kg. Notably, these cells have passed China’s latest safety benchmark known as the “No Fire No Explosion” standard—an important milestone as safety remains a major challenge for next-generation batteries.
The factory itself is designed for efficiency and innovation. The production line stretches over 35 meters and runs at a speed of 20 meters per minute. It supports a planned output capacity of 1.25 GWh. Key innovations include a full-chain production system with eight integrated steps, including automated coating of positive and negative cells, composite electrode diaphragm layering, and dynamic heat sealing. The use of laser slitting technology further minimizes dust pollution.
Anwa’s proprietary 5-step dry manufacturing process is also noteworthy, reportedly reducing energy consumption by 20% and slashing fixed asset investments by 30% compared to conventional methods.
While the first-gen 300 Wh/kg cells are now in sample stage, second-generation batteries with 400 Wh/kg are already in trial production. The company has also outlined plans to begin volume production of a third-generation battery with a remarkable 500 Wh/kg energy density by 2027.
Although Anwa has not officially confirmed which vehicle models will use its batteries, Chery’s Exeed Exlantix ET electric crossover has previously been spotted with an “All-solid-state battery” label, hinting at potential early adoption.
As solid-state battery development accelerates globally, Anwa’s progress places it among the frontrunners in China’s race to commercialize safer, more energy-dense EV batteries.
