Industry-leading technology breakthroughs announced by Chery

Chery Automobile announced a slew of technological breakthroughs during the Chery International Technology Night on 18 October 2025.

Held on the second day of the 2025 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, the car manufacturer highlighted the technology that drives its products forward, including many that are newly developed and are still being worked on.

With eight research and development centres located around the world, Chery Automobile is able to develop cutting-edge technology

Supported by its eight research and development centres located globally, across Europe, North America and Asia, Chery manages a deeper understanding of the nuances of each market, and is able to harness the talents of each region, allowing it to develop holistic technological solutions.

Chery's Falcon Pilot autonomous driving technology was showcased during the presentation at the Chery International Technology Night event

One such localised technology development was highlighted with the brand's Falcon Pilot driving assistance system. Chery has developed a highly capable Level 3 autonomous driving system that is able to navigate through complicated urban and highway situations and tested them in various regions. Built upon an AI-based foundation, the brand is working towards achieving Level 4 autonomous driving and valet parking systems from 2026 onwards.

Snippets of the Falcon Pilot system in action were showcased during the Technology Night, depicting real-world tests where the car was able to navigate through highly complex situations. A fully-autonomous Valet Parking function was also showcased, with the car able to navigate through an underground parking structure, avoiding obstacles such as human traffic as it gets to its parking lot.

While the showcase of the brand's advancements in autonomous driving technology is impressive, the most exciting announcement was centred around its battery and hybrid engine development.

Chery announced its self-developed Rhino S solid-state battery, boasting a 400+Wh/kg energy density - easily double of most existing Lithium-Ion batteries

Chery made the headlines on many media outlets following the announcement of its self-developed Rhino S solid-state battery. Solid state batteries is often touted as the game-changing technology that the entire industry is working towards in the pursuit of higher energy density.

While a typical Lithium-Ion battery that is currently used in most EVs ranges from around 90Wh/kg to 260Wh/kg, Chery's newly announced Rhino S Solid-State battery claims to achieve an impressive energy density of over 400Wh/kg (with some sources claiming a figure of 600Wh/kg). The massive increase in energy density can result in much higher range, or lighter EVs that could improve efficiency and performance.

The Rhino S solid-state battery has been shown to remain safe and stable during nail penetration and power drill penetration tests

Additionally, videos showcased during the event also shows the Rhino S solid-state battery functioning safely, maintaining its output voltage during a nail penetration and power drill penetration tests. Development of the Rhino S battery is still ongoing, and the solid-state battery is expected to be ready for testing and certifications on EVs in 2027.

Chery's new Kunpeng Sky Optimus Hybrid engine has achieved an unprecedented 48% thermal efficiency with its ultra-high expansion ratio of 26:1

Another technology breakthrough by Chery is its new Kunpeng Sky Optimus Hybrid engine, which has achieved an unprecedented 48% thermal efficiency (comparable hybrid engines typically manages around 41% to 42%).

Atkinson cycle engines have a longer expansion stroke (unlike typical otto cycle engines) to maximise efficiency - while this is typically achieved with valve timing, Chery has engineered a unique dual-crankshaft, tri-connecting rod setup for maximum expansion ratio

To achieve such feats, the Kunpeng Sky Optimus engine uses a unique dual-crankshaft, tri-connecting rod setup, resulting in an engine with a longer expansion stroke (Atkinson Cycle). The result is an impressive 26:1 ultra-high expansion ratio and a compression ratio of 17:1, that allowed efficiency to be maximised.

Apart from the engine, Chery also unveiled its latest-generation hybrid transmission that delivers 93% efficiency

This engine, coupled with a new-generation hybrid transmission that delivers 93% efficiency, forms the core of Chery's new generation of 'Super Hybrid' technology.

From the technology showcased by the brand during its 2025 International User Summit, Chery Automobile is clearly an automaker to keep your eyes on.