Tailan New Energy, a solid-state battery startup backed by Chinese carmaker Changan, has successfully closed a B+ financing round exceeding $57 million aimed at accelerating the industrialization of its next-generation battery technology.
The round attracted prominent investors, including Liangjiang Fund, Jun’an Huitian, Bank of Communications Investment, and Qianjiang Zero Degree, with Zero2IPO Capital acting as financial advisor.
The newly raised capital will enable Tailan to build its first mass-production line, scale up research and development in automotive-grade solid-state batteries, and expand its team by hiring additional technical and production talent. The funding also positions the startup in a major role in the future of energy storage for EVs.
Leveraging 800 patents to advance solid-state battery technology
So far, Tailan New Energy has amassed more than 800 patents spanning battery materials, cell design, and manufacturing processes. The company’s proprietary Safe+ solid-state platform, combined with its in-situ sub-micron industrial film deposition (ISFD) technology, is designed to boost energy density while improving intrinsic safety by replacing traditional liquid electrolytes.
Early pilot batteries have already been successfully tested with downstream partners across multiple sectors, including electric vehicles, two-wheel EVs, and stationary energy storage, demonstrating the platform’s versatility and readiness for industrial application.
The Chinese startup has a strategic partnership with Changan Automobile, which not only invested in the startup but also collaborates closely on technological innovation. Towards the end of last year, the two companies jointly unveiled a groundbreaking separator-free solid-state battery technology, signaling the beginning of a multi-year collaboration.
This partnership aims to accelerate the development and industrialization of next-generation batteries, with the potential for these advanced cells to be integrated into future EV models from Changan. By combining Tailan’s battery expertise with Changan’s automotive manufacturing capabilities, the partnership positions both sides at the forefront of the evolving energy storage markets.
Next-gen EVs look to benefit from solid-state battery advancements
Experts in the automotive and energy storage sectors highlight solid-state batteries as the next frontier for electric vehicles. Compared with conventional lithium-ion cells, these advanced batteries offer higher energy density, enhanced safety, and superior thermal stability, making them a promising solution for the growing demands of EV performance and reliability.
As automakers and startups accelerate research and development in this area, solid-state technology is increasingly seen as a key driver of the next generation of electric mobility, CarNewsChina writes. However, large-scale commercialization remains in its early stages, providing plenty of opportunities for startups such as Tailan.
Over the past few years, the company has achieved several major breakthroughs in all-solid-state lithium batteries, including the development of ultra-thin, dense composite oxide solid electrolytes, high-capacity next-generation positive and negative electrode materials, and fully integrated solid-state battery molding processes.
The recent B+ financing round, combined with strategic backing from Changan Automobile, highlights increasing investor confidence as well as strong government support for battery innovation in China.
