BYD and TAILG are going to revolutionise the EV battery game with this collaboration
BYD, a prominent Chinese battery manufacturer, has entered into a significant partnership with TAILG, a leading electric bike producer. This collaboration, announced at TAILG’s product launch on Monday, marks the first time the two companies have worked together. The primary goal of the partnership is to enhance battery technology for electric motorcycles, e-bikes and scooters.
Both companies will focus on optimizing BYD’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries specifically for electric two-wheelers. The aim is to extend the lifespan of these batteries while also improving their safety. This collaboration comes in response to increasing concerns about the safety of electric two-wheelers, particularly the risk of fires.
Moreover, such incidents have been a major source of concern for consumers and regulatory authorities alike. TAILG, headquartered in Shenzhen like BYD, is one of China’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturers, producing approximately 15 million units annually. Their product range includes electric motorcycles, e-bikes, tricycles and scooters, which are sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
The company is well-established in the electric vehicle sector, with a reputation for delivering reliable and innovative solutions. BYD, which is China’s second-largest battery maker after CATL, has become a major player in the electric vehicle industry. In October, BYD secured a 26.7 percent share of the EV battery market, installing a total of 15.82 GWh of batteries.
The company is also especially known for its LFP batteries, which are favored for their safety, longevity, and cost-effectiveness. This partnership is particularly focused on developing safe and reliable LFP batteries for the two-wheeler market, which has grown increasingly popular in recent years.
On top of that, the decision to emphasize safety in this collaboration follows a tragic incident in Nanjing earlier this year, where a fire caused by electric two-wheelers led to 15 deaths and 44 injuries. The fire raised significant concerns about the safety of electric two-wheelers, leading some Chinese cities to implement regulations banning the parking of these vehicles inside buildings.
In light of this, BYD and TAILG’s partnership aims to address these safety concerns by advancing battery technology that can prevent such incidents. Through this collaboration, BYD and TAILG hope to provide safer, more reliable battery solutions for electric two-wheelers.
By improving battery performance and ensuring safety, the companies aim to restore consumer confidence and encourage broader adoption of electric two-wheelers. This partnership could play a critical role in shaping the future of the electric vehicle market, particularly in the growing sector of electric two-wheelers.
