Glossary / Electrical

blade battery

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The blade battery is a special type of electric car battery that’s shaped like a long, thin piece and is safer and cheaper than some other batteries.

Technical Definition

The blade battery is BYD’s proprietary lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) cell design, shaped like a blade for higher energy density and improved safety.

Hear It Discussed

"Both models use the second generation blade battery, which all BYD's are getting by the way."
CHINA: BYD Adds Flash Charging To Atto 3, China Set For 10 Million EV Exports and NIO ES8 Dominates SUVs | 13 May 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 02:43

"I mean, the blade battery alone, like people don't understand just how massive an impact it does when you have zero impact on cold weather and five minute charging. This is huge. They have that in..."
Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator is live, China is taking over EU factories, and more Electrek 54:35

"[1141.1s] Normally, well, I mean, BYD, for example, is LFP with the blade battery. [1146.6s] But maybe they just went for density"
Ferarri Luce Thoughts, MGS6 pricing and Geely EX2 Battery Update China Ludicrous Feed | EV Adoption in Australia 19:01

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Episodes Mentioning "blade battery"

Ferarri Luce Thoughts, MGS6 pricing and Geely EX2 Battery Update China

Ludicrous Feed | EV Adoption in Australia