WATCH VIDEO More space and range The space utilisation of the Blade Battery has been increased by more than 50% compared to the traditional battery packs. By doing so, BYD has been able to increase the number of cells in the battery, resulting in improved energy density and greater range. The BYD SEAL U’s Blade Battery offers a leading energy density in the industry of up to 145 Wh/ kg. While the efficient and compact packaging contributes to the optimised interior space of the BYD SEAL U. Blade Battery is demonstrated by exceeding the requirements of the so- called Nail Penetration Test.
This is the most rigorous way to test battery ther- mal runaway and simulates the conse- quences of a serious road accident. During the test, where the battery was literally pierced with a nail, the Blade Battery emitted no smoke and didn't catch fire at all. It also endured other extreme test conditions, such as crushed, bent, heated to 300°C and overloaded by 260%. None of these resulted in a fire or explosion, making the BYD Blade Battery a safety leader in the EV market. Nail Penetration Test The exceptional safety level of the 19