BYD is Launching Its Next Gen Blade EV Battery and That’s Really Bad News for Both DR Congo, Indonesia

File image of BYD's Blade EV battery that is getting a major upgrade. Image via BYD.

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD announced the launch date for its next generation Blade EV battery that will be released in August with 27% more energy density than the current power pack.

The new battery will also be sufficient for most cars to travel a thousand kilometers on a single charge.

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