Future electric MGs with these innovative batteries will not be more expensive

In 2025, MG plans to market electric cars equipped with semi-solid-state batteries. According to the brand’s boss, this new technology will not increase the price of the models. He promises that future electric MGs will not be “ not more expensive » than those sold today.

SAIC, the parent company of MG, has decided to focus on solid-state batteries. The group recently presented its new electric sedan IM L6a model which features the famous solid-state battery. This car will probably be one of the first in the world to be equipped with this technology. MG will not be left out. In fact, semi-solid batteries will equip the brand’s models from 2025.

Semi-solid batteries at the same price as LFPs?

Packs that promise significant improvements in terms of autonomy and charging speed compared to current batteries. Until now, manufacturing complexity and supply chain hurdles made them too expensive for large-scale production. But the Chinese are progressing quickly. On Weibo, Zhou Yan, the boss of the firm, wanted to reassure customers.

He promises that “ the price will not be higher “. Before adding that “ people better wait “. This semi-solid battery uses a solid conductive substance and liquid gels instead of a fully solid electrolyte. All at a price comparable to that of existing batteries if we are to believe the words of the boss of MG. The manufacturer could well get a head start on its competitors.

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IM Motors, another brand of the SAIC group, has already unveiled an electric vehicle equipped with a semi-solid battery. This is the large L7 electric sedan. No doubt, Chinese brands are ahead of their European, American and Japanese rivals. Stellantis, however, plans to launch a Dodge Charger Dayton equipped with a solid battery by 2026. But this is only a full-scale test.