BYD finally reveal launch date for massively improved Blade Battery V2
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for some one who isnt sponsored or got a huge discount your mensioning them every video like clockwurk you know how this looks i hope
You look exhausted. Ignore us and take a rest
You deserve it Aussie.
He makes at least five videos a day
@@MudflyWatersman Ha!, I almost begun to imagine some of those videos were AI generated but they look so authentic. So I'm totally baffled by his work-rate.
AI Sam doesn't need to rest
The V1 battery is very good and after two years has shown no sign of degradation. If and when it does wear out I hopefully can replace it with a better one. It's good news.
The BYD I just bought today has an 8 year battery warranty, and I could have bought 3 of these on my credit card here in Thailand man. If I get the 8 I will consider it worth the upgrade down the road when the tech will be cheaper
Yes, Sam, you were the first source of information that I saw talk about BYD and open the news window to China automotive in general
Mind if I ask where you're from? BYD should have been in the news every now and then for the last couple of years.
I’m from New Mexico
And have been listening to Sam since he started his channel
It was shortly after that that he talked about BYD.
They were rapidly dropping ice vehicles at the time and over the past few years Sam has kept us all abreast of their rapid shift to electric vehicles. I assume you know they have been building and selling electric buses in the United States for 20 years now.
Yes, they need to get it out ASAP.
Just like mobile phones. Always a new model with very little change. Just put the new battery in my ordered BYD Shark now.
Been in so many BYDs as Ubers. The drivers love them.
I still remember the viking say that everybody that did not make cylindrical cells like tesla was insane, nice to see its not that simple.
Either way,the better the batteries,the consumers win.The industry is in its early stages.
Great video,
I have a blade 1 battery in my 5 month old Tesla Model Y I am incredibly happy, the car has preheated the battery every time so when I arrive at the charge I can enjoy 175kw charging speed.
Version 2 of the battery would be a dream.
Thanks for your videos Sam.
Glad you like them!
Welcome gentlemen. We are unique in that we forge our batteries in the fires of our will. You haaaave our Gratitude…..It’s even better!
Han, I thought.
Basically battery industry is duo, Byd vs Calt. Both of them have quite a few of battery tricks in their sleevs and release them when necessary, which is devastating the reat of battery makers.
Jai Hind. No one is stopping EV makers to use their own lithium batteries.
@@tedchandran dude do u start every sentence with jai hind?
@@tedchandran Shooo away indian, why are you here talking about batteries ....you are indian, at least 50 years behind in tech. Try to make some toilets first.
@@christopherchen6170what does it even mean?
@@elementarydream6205 its victory to hindustan / long live india
Brazil gets the Shark, and by extension, the EU, in December, yes, December in 5 days, not sure about Australia. BYD has a vehicle manufacturing plant in Brazil ready to go now. Look into COP 29 that just conclude there. For more info. 🙂
Good news
Hopefully BYD can place LFP v2 into dolphin & atto 3 asap
The range will truly reach past 550km
Equivalent to ICE cars
Currently real world range with use of cabin heating & cooling on road is still on the low side 400km
Hopefully come early 2025..
Merci!
I am going to buy a Shark to replace an old Pathfinder we use to tow a 1.6 tonne caravan. The battery does not make much difference to me as the long/infrequent trips with van will be all on petrol, the rest of the time will be short trips all on battery, and charged at home mostly from solar ...but more battery capacity would be useful to store extra surplus
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Thanks for the update. Seriously considering cancelling my Shark pre order. Awesome work mate !!
Glad you found it useful!
This is a win for Australia. Great for you delivered to your door. What more can you say at those prices in the quality the Golden age?
Yet more battery hype !!
Honda's New Solid-State Battery looks like BYD blade battery.
It looks like BYD has set a new standard in battery shape.
I'm looking forward to V2 specs.
Yep, blade configured battery cells are the way to go. They simplify pack construction, lowering the cost as well as enhance the battery physics.
Buying Shark 6 on a lease to take advantage of current FBT exemption, my plan is to trade at end of lease on full BEV Shark when it finally lands as would obviously prefer a full EV than hybrid 😁👍
You're a genius
24% battery improvement !!!
All these 'new' batteries will not only be much more expensive then the previous ones, but it also means that what you buy today will be obsolete tomorrow, so it's a no-win situation. Best to wait for a couple of years till battery tech is fully developed and prices come down.
Yep, I am one who did not believe that BYD would make something big with their blade batteries. All is still in place, as BYD owns the format and makes all for their future, but not much outside BYD takes over. The Blade battery's main advantage is the fire protection, but I do not know if it is enough.
I installed a BYD home backup battery in California in 2019. It’s LFP and just keeps humming along. Rated at 10KWh but I think it only uses about 7KWh.
Dude, why are your videos soooo long? There's information that can be given in less then a minute.
To make money. Simple.
I don’t think we get the BYD Shark in the UK. More’s the pity - looks awesome - especially if it came with the new Blade II battery.
Curious to know if my 2024 Rav4 GR phev has a BYD battery?? 🔋
No first time back I thought you did say the energy density was much higher. I played back and couldn't hear it and went somewhere else. This is true the 19
Everyone just needs to stay calm and work through things in a methodical appropriate manner.
Thank you.
bots are getting a little better, soon we wont be able to spot them
@@elduderino7767 Interesting, you are a very very interesting man.
I wonder if in say 18 months time, you could swap out your Byd battery for the new one
If I want a new engine I get one. BYD should give me the option to bolt in a new battery pack whenever I want.
You should get a Nio then
@ricosun Exchanging batteries took off in China only.
It is a bit of a double edged sword. It is most likely that BYD will not be able to scale the new Blade battery production so quickly that they can outfit their entry level vehicles soon. And the longer that they can extend the production of their current Blade batteries the better than they can leverage prior R&D investment. It will likely cost more for BYD to produce the new Blade batteries, and even though they can pass that higher cost off to higher end buyers with the promise of better performance efficiency and longevity, cost increases on entry models are harder to justify, especially with so much good competition. Importantly, the moment that BYD provides a real-world timeline for their new Blade batteries in their cheaper models is the moment where their sales of their current EVs using the old batteries dies, and the value of used BYDs will tank as well. So I believe that BYD will keep a lid on their timeline for updates, and let the media use unsubstantiated rumors for as long as possible.
Current blade generation cell C104F already has 186Wh/kg according to the datasheet.
Could you do a video on the public charging network here in Australia. There seems to be so little talked about regarding this important topic. If you cant charge a car away from home people won't buy the EVs
Sam perhaps I am behind but is there a car maker that provides retro fitting new / better batteries as they become available
Have you talked about northvolt yet?
If you keep waiting for the latest tech, then you'd never go out and get anything. As soon as something is slated for release, there is something better in the wings. There is good, there is also good enough.
Replacing the just the battery module down the track is also an option.
Did you see the press release of CATL batteries designed for heavy duty trucks?
One more instance of the Chinese leading the way on battery technology. I wonder as these more traditional chemistries get better, with more density if there will come a time when they will fulfill the promise of solid-state batteries.
Already are....... One manufacturer has a 1000 w-h/kg battery patent. I keep telling people it's coming......
Catl has announced advanced ssb prototypes that are already going thru 20 amperes testing. 2030 will be the decade of ssb.
They already have advance battery with higher energy density... not for civilians. For their military use... Drones, Dog robots, EV military vehicles etc
NASA uses SS batteries for a long time now but super expensive and unaffordable for the private market
I believe that a longer life span of the battery is much more important than energy density
If a battery can go up to 10000 cycles is much more interesting
You can go up to for example 1,000,000 KM life span with battery is very much game over for even best ICE car
Will the new battery be introduced to all of their vehicles and will they move to 800V with this change?
So a new day, hence a new battery. But this might actually arrive
So, out of all the battery videos you made, a battery with an incremental improvement is coming through in a years time. Most likely, this will actually exist in 2 years
Why is the blade battery not flat or is that for display only
In BYDs domestic market many people will still buy those "old" batteries, simply because they're time proven by now
the only question we have is... if they offer 8 years in battery warranty... will they be compatible with 2nd generation BYD blade batteries. Plus if it is out of warranty, after 8 years, did they design the new gen batteries with backward compatibility in mind? Therefore, you as a Influencer should let them know, the consumers are expecting backward compatibility with new generation batteries and previous generation cars.
What was wrong with the previous Han? 😅
Typo...😂 it should have been 'Than'.
If wait 6 months would wait, can't wait 12 months though. Hmm.
Battery tech are improving so fast, the best way to utilize this technology is to lease it, not to own it. Do the Nio battery swapping model. This way, amortization of the cost of the battery is done quickly. Once amortized, it can be recycled immediately.
umm so this potentially means the sealion 7 isn't on the new architecture nor new battery?
Given the range of Sealion 7, I would say no it won't have the blade V2 or new architecture. Also it is not one of their premium brands like Yangwang or Denza. If Seal, Dolphin, Atto3 etc do get V2 it won't be for a couple of years.
@@timfehlberg9051 well than thats the sealion 7 off my list and Xpeng have won.
They have advised the Sealion 7 in Europe is the current Blade v1, and the new e-platform 3.0, which has the cell-to-body design and 800v. Other markets without the 91kwh battery option are running a cheaper, older Sealion 7 running the older 400v platform.
Nothing BYD makes is yet on the new battery (because it's not out yet).
BYD is gunning for Toyota, they said it before. They have class leading plug in hybrid system. In Europe Chinese hybrids have no tarrifs and in local Chinese market phev growth is much higher than Pures. So Zeekr, Xpeng, Avatr, Lotus all announced they going hybrids too. Even Nios Firefly will go hybrid because of no European tarrifs. Chinese will make big money, margins in Europe Phev segment
Okay so when will those hybrids start to arrive? They will allegedly start getting shipped now by years end but already by jan 2026 the tax break for PHEV will be drastically lowered compared to EVs, right?
So they have 12 months to sell them in the EU and so far here in Sweden only BYD Seal U and MG3 has started sales and they are not really cheap? Seal U is 4% cheaper than Ford Kuga PHEV.
I've ordered a shark but if I cancelled what do you think in your opinion the price would be with the new tech in 2 years? Surely not the 58k I'm paying in Australia.
I think this is the great dilemma. I’m really keen on a leopard but pretty sure it won’t be $58k. Likewise the new vehicles in 18months with the latest battery, will they be priced to take market share like the shark is now? All crystal ball stuff but I think for my use and purpose the Shark will be just fine (hopefully) 😊
I hope so. Just not keen to buy now and in 12 months they release the new version with 2.0L and more range thus more resale and power etc. Plus the price will be way higher.
Would be nice to know.
@@GTRSniper1 I’m leaning towards enjoying the car I have rather than resale value. In the current climate and the way tech is moving there’s always going to be something better, quicker. If BYD bring the new tech in and undercut the old then yes that would be a disaster but also doesn’t bode well for them.
I like your point of view on this. I would enjoy the shark either way and I'm very excited to see this tech progress, especially since I'm building to live off grid. Just don't want to regret buying this early if the new model is leaps and bounds ahead.
But you're right, I'll definitely enjoy it either way.
Yeah, I am going to wait for next BYD battery version. It's a shame it's not easy to replace these batteries as they are built into the frame.
Can somebody answer me this question? I read yesterday EU tariffs are not in effect for hybrid vehicles and the answer is no. There is no tariff. Please correct me if I'm wrong someone
What a dilemma? I was planning on getting the Dolphin next year.
It could still take two years or more for the new battery to trickle down into all there cars , so that’s a huge dilemma for you , if you were planning to buy next year
@@jasoncarmichael4540 Many thanks for your reply. My Nissan Note will be 11 in January and I was hoping to replace it sometime next year. Sam mentioned that he thought that BYD are working an uprated Dolphin, so it would seem reasonable that it would have the new battery. I think that I need to be flexible and see what happens next year, the car has only done 55,000 miles so it should be good for another year or two.
EV battery companies should start merging and making better use of their R&D resources. The clear breathroughs have distinguised themselves and they should all focus mostly on going to market and lowering manufacturing costs.
👍
A car is more than a great battery. As long the car beeps and sounds every few seconds (as the Chinese brands like to do here in Europe) - forget them. Undriveable!
I wonder why you're saying that the BYD batteries are not as good as their rivals and then in the next breath, say that the batteries will easily outlast the life of the car. As well as better mileage and charging. What more should we expect from a battery at this stage?
crickey u can even recharge northvolt with this
This is the meanest comment I've read in the past week, lol.
I agree, EV motors are not. Unfortunately the EV Clinik in Zagreb, Romania to wich a lot of europeans go to if they have problems, has sent out a report. This report claims, the 3 most commin problemns are 1. the electric motor. 2nd the on board charger and 3. the Dc-Dc converter. Sad, but true.
I guess the thing is, just like computers and other tech, you will always be superceded with battery and EV tech in general.
So next year all the current BYDs are obsolete and old tech. Three years later another new battery comes along and its the same story. The future might be electric, but its seems it will also be disposable.
If China really wants to sell cars to Western companies, they need to seriously address security concerns. Rumors about collecting information on their customers and having any sort of 'kill switch' in times of conflict seriously damages their reputation. They need to counter such rumors with more than just 'trust us'.
I wish you could show performance discrepancies between the manufacturer, and real world independent tests. I assume Chinese manufacturers are" as decent" as Volkswagen..to say the least....
ill wait until the 100% tarrifs are removed
Viking, what do you think of the Honda claimed solid state battery production line? Is it real or just bull shit?
Massive typo in the thumbnail mate.
The problem with EV is that the technology is moving so fast you fear buying something that in one year will be behind the new generation, this will effect your resale value. If the EV makers made new batteries available for exchange with their older models people would be more confident when considering when to buy an EV. I'm sitting on the fence as I don't have the confidence to jump in at the moment.
I bought an ATTO3 one year ago. It serves my purpose quite well. So far so good.
Even if the ev technology advances year after year, it is ok to me. My vehicle has helped to keep the surrounding air unpolluted wherever i go.
If a few years down the road i can change the battery to a much more efficient one (an option to consider), it is icing on the cake.
Meanwhile, life goes on.
I don't pollute the air, nor warm up the surroundings, nor produce noise wherever i drive to.
So TLDR is v2 Blade battery has 26% more capacity at 1.9 lbs/kv. What are Tesla's stats?
Is 190 watt hour/kg all that good?
Its average, but if it last longer than the previous gen and can do 5c charging then yes its has a massive edge on other batteries. I would be interested to know if they can trade away some battery life and get pack more energy density in say 240 watt hour/kg. And use it in their performance and SUVs that would make a huge difference.
With that kind of battery china can build a long range silent submarine
What is needed is the V1 Blade battery production on Steroids so BYD and other manufacturers can churn out Cheap reliable EV's needed across many markets. Their V2 can be for new BYD specific models and if possible a future replacement for V1 owners.
Give me a 30 Year Warranty it won't degrade past 80% then I'll believe the Hype
China get lot of battery material from Australia and then build batteries and then sell them back to Australia
Reverse colonism😅😂
Blade battery v2 is great and all...but some companies are reportedly producing solid states in 2026. How will this compare?
Blade battery is more robust. Stackable, interchangeable, reliable like lego pieces. You will be able to upgrade to v2 later on. No one can beat chinese in ev. This japanese brands still struggling with early stage of solid state
@@lucky889s9 I didnt mention Japanese?
A I query : Blade Battery Design Problems . Massively improved ! Really , prove it in real life.
Reducing the weight is the biggest gain, byd batteries are big time heavy...
Looks like 2026 is the year I will get an second EV. This time to replace my aging SUV.
Better be a game changer
BYD cars with byd battery gen1 are looking old tech as xpeng etc arrive in Au/NZ. Not that I would buy one until I see their anti-rust treatment is up to spec.
There is something they may not telling you and that is the charging Algorithm is "theorectcally" optimised for the "possibility" of longer cycle life . . . . .but they are going to "allow" the customer to "overide the Algorithm". . . . for convenient use. I run an all electric landscaping business and found in the fine print of this years and not last years Safty data sheets on my batteries have now a minus 20% difference in allowable peak battery charging/discharging !! but they are offering a "premium" blade/battery with slightly higher power and they say and i quote " twice the number of possible charging cycles compared to previous ***** batteries. . . . Buttttt when you buy one it red lines just from sitting in the car driving home from the dealership!! BEWARE!!
Disappointing if does not come to the atto 3
Jai Hind. The Better the Overcapacity, the Higher will be its export tariff.
increased cycles just points to poor engineering/cooling of the first iteration
iirc there were criticisms of BYDs rudimentary cooling solution
It’s like the darn PC business. These battery announcements and implementations make me not want to buy an EV. Why? Because as soon as the next battery comes out the EV you bought a year ago is worth 50% or less on the used market. The only way to acquire an EV is via lease, otherwise you get taken to the cleaners. Treat EV’s as throw always.
Shilly boy
Already now, the most vulnerable part of an EV is the engine, not the battery. The information is from the Zagreb EV clinic.
EV's don't have engines, only electric motors.
EV motors hardly vulnerable 😂 they arecin fact very tough
Funny hardly anyone will turn things upside down, to spread joke, false info
Hahaha
Vulnerable is battery especially dangerous is ternary battery instant inferno short circuit or thermal runaway
LFP is rather safer
@@PyroShieldsOh, I did not know, that in englisch one differs between engine and motor. Thank you for the correction 😉
Did you wait for the best microprocessor to buy a PC? Wait 2 years, an even better one is in the works. 😂
I think that Musk should kick his 4680 torch batteries to the curb and use blades or prismatics
You do realize byd is going bankrupt.
Blade batteries, Solid State batteries, Lithium-ion batteries, Shewanella Oneidensis batteries may all work well, but the electric vehicle still cannot out perform an ICE vehicle or a Hybrid vehicle.