Chinese startup Pure Lithium announced that its solid-state batteries continue to power devices even after the casing is physically cut. The demonstration was held at the CIBF 2026 exhibition in Shenzhen — one of the world's largest events for battery technologies. Simultaneously, the company announced that its production line has reached a capacity of 500 MWh per year.
The main feature of the technology is the use of a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid one. It is the liquid electrolyte that is considered one of the main causes of fires in modern lithium-ion batteries when damaged. Pure Lithium claims that their cells remain operational even after mechanical destruction and are designed for 6000–8000 charging cycles.
For now, the characteristics look more modest than conventional traction batteries: the energy density is 180–190 Wh/kg, which is roughly on par with good LFP batteries. But the company is already promising the next generation with a figure above 200 Wh/kg.
More importantly, the industry is gradually moving out of the laboratory experiment stage. In 2026, several Chinese manufacturers — from BYD to Geely — announced pilot programs for solid-state batteries. However, mass adoption still remains a challenge due to high costs and difficulties in scaling production.
Pure Lithium will initially target energy storage systems and two-wheeled vehicles, rather than passenger cars. In Beijing, the company has already launched a pilot project with 1500 batteries for quick battery replacement services.
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