Words: Andrew Sluys
Published 27 March 2026
Chery has unveiled its next-generation ‘Rhino’ battery, which is said to target the three biggest barriers to EV adaptation; charging time, durability and safety.
To address that first aspect, Chery is promising this new battery will be capable of ultra-fast charging speeds, and can regain 500km of range in just eight minutes.
On the durability front, the brand wants this battery to be able to support 5,000 charging cycles, similar to a regular commercial vehicle’s lifespan.
And finally, safety is addressed through the brand’s “three lines of defence” approach, using a cloud-based battery monitoring system.
Structural protection, advanced materials, and extreme temperature testing also falls into the safety bucket.
This Rhino battery is set to be used in future hybrid, battery electric, and solid state-powered electric vehicles.
Solid state batteries seem to be the priority for Chery’s development, with current prototypes achieving energy densities of 400 Wh/kg.
The brand is targeting 600 Wh/kg, which should provide a driving range of up to 1,500km off a single charge.
Chery also notes AI is being used to develop these batteries, with “over one million simulation iterations” used across over 100 key parameters.
