It is reported thatApple joins BYD In developing the battery especially for the Apple Car, it is an LFP battery with a long service life. and safer than standard car batteries, which ultimately forced Apple to cancel the project
Apple and BYD develop batteries specifically for the Apple Car
The project to develop the Apple Car, or Apple Car, was canceled by Apple before its launch. But one project that was scrapped was a collaboration with BYD to develop batteries for the Apple Car.
Bloomberg reports that Apple worked with BYD in 2017 to develop LFP batteries specifically for the Apple Car, which could significantly increase the car’s operating time. And the battery will be safer than general electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Even BYD has its own EV car. But the battery developed by Apple will only be used for the Apple Car
The report reveals that when Apple was looking for partners to develop the Apple Car, it took a look at BYD’s first Blade Battery technology, which was outstanding in both capacity and safety. -Apple stopped working with BYD, and Blade Battery technology became the core of BYD company’s EV car
However, even though Apple had been working with BYD for several years, it eventually canceled and turned to other companies’ technology instead.
Apple car project
Apple Car has been discontinued. Therefore, those involved in this project have revealed more information to us. For example, the Apple Car project has been in development since 2014, and at that time Apple began to communicate Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Tesla is also considering the possibility of developing an Apple car.
The Apple Car has gone through several changes in the development concept. and it was reconsidered. Some things looked complicated in the end, Apple folded the Apple Car project.
Regarding the investment budget, reports indicate that Apple Car invests more than $1 billion annually. Regarding the price, reports have previously appeared that the Apple Car will sell for around $120,000.
Source: 9 to 5 Mac
