FAW Fudi Begins Production at New 45GWh Battery Plant in Changchun
FAW Fudi, the joint venture between FAW Group and BYD, has started production at the first phase of its new battery plant in Changchun, China.
45 GWh
15 GWh
370,000 m²
What Happened
FAW Fudi, a joint venture between FAW Group and BYD, has officially started production at the first phase of its new energy power battery project in Changchun, Jilin Province. The plant covers 370,000 square meters with a total floor area of 340,000 square meters. It is scheduled to be built in three phases, aiming for a total annual capacity of 45 GWh, with the first phase targeting 15 GWh. The facility utilizes BYD's blade battery technology and a module-free high-integration design to address safety, range, and longevity challenges.
FAW Fudi New Energy Technology Co., Ltd is established as a joint venture between FAW Group and BYD.
First phase of the battery plant officially starts production.
15 GWhGWh
Part of a planned 45 GWh total across three phases.
Why this matters
The plant will produce BYD's blade batteries at scale, supporting the growing demand for electric vehicles in China and strengthening the partnership between two major automakers.
Terms in This Story
- blade battery
- A battery cell design by BYD that is long and thin, improving safety and energy density.
- power battery
- A battery used to power electric vehicles.
- joint venture
- A business arrangement where two or more parties share resources and ownership.
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