CATL to start small-scale solid-state battery trial production in 2027
CATL says it will begin small-scale trial production of its solid-state battery cells on pilot lines in 2027, tracking BYD’s timeline. In an investor Q&A, the company affirmed ongoing SSB research and progress toward TRL 7–8 by 2027 for real-world validation, while reiterating that mass adoption is still years away.