BYD testing new Blade battery tech in Australia – Longer range and lower costs coming?

Saw some cool news recently: **BYD has started testing an updated version of their Blade LFP battery on Aussie roads** – especially in WA where temps can get pretty extreme. From what I’ve read: * The new battery is supposed to have longer life and faster charging speeds than the current Blade packs. * BYD aims to **reduce battery costs by another 10% and boost range by at least 15%**. * These new packs could roll out from **2025 onwards** in models like the Seal, Shark, and Dolphin. * They’re putting the batteries through hot-weather testing here to make sure they’re solid in Aussie conditions. I reckon this is huge. If BYD can drop prices further while giving longer range, it’ll put even more pressure on other EV brands.