SVOLT

Electric Vehicle Batteries and Energy Storage Systemssvolt.cn

SVOLT is a Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer spun off from Great Wall Motors in 2018, producing short blade cells, battery packs, and energy storage systems for global automotive OEMs and grid storage customers using proprietary Flying Stack technology.

Company typePrivate
Founded2018
HeadquartersChangzhou, China
Headcount1,001–5,000
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What SVOLT does

SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (蜂巢能源科技股份有限公司) is a Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Great Wall Motors (长城汽车), headquartered in Jintan District, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. The company designs and manufactures battery cells, modules, packs, and complete battery systems for passenger electric vehicles, commercial vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage. Its core technology platform centers on proprietary "Flying Stack" (飞叠) high-speed stacking manufacturing — now in its third generation at 0.125 seconds per piece — combined with a differentiated "short blade" (短刀) cell form factor available in LFP, NCM, and cobalt-free chemistries across L300–L600 sizes. The portfolio also includes Dragon Scale Armor (龙鳞甲) and Dragon Armor 3.0 safety-architecture packs, Fortress (堡垒) off-road and PHEV batteries (including the 80 kWh FORTRESS 2.0 with 6C charging), Bee Travel (蜂行) ultra-fast-charging cells, semi-solid-state hybrid batteries targeted for September 2026 mass production, and an AI-enabled Smart Factory and Bee Cloud (蜂云) monitoring platform.

SVOLT firmographics

Firmographics

Name: SVOLT
Legal name: 蜂巢能源科技股份有限公司
Website: https://svolt.cn
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2018
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1,001–5,000 employees
Short description: SVOLT is a Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer spun off from Great Wall Motors in 2018, producing short blade cells, battery packs, and energy storage systems for global automotive OEMs and grid storage customers using proprietary Flying Stack technology.
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SVOLT industry classification

Industry

Product category: Electric Vehicle Batteries and Energy Storage Systems
NAICS: Battery Manufacturing (335910), Battery Manufacturing (33591)
SIC: Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
akta.pro primary industry: Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Battery Cell Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAB), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA), Solid-State Battery Materials & Cell Manufacturing (EUAFABAH)

Keywords

Electric vehicle batteries
Energy storage systems
Lithium-ion battery cells
Automotive power batteries
Battery recycling services

Where SVOLT is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Changzhou
HQ country: China
HQ region: Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

SVOLT business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Battery Cell Sales: Sale of lithium-ion battery cells to OEM manufacturers for automotive applications
Battery Modules and Packs: Sale of battery modules and packs integrating cells into complete solutions
Complete Battery Systems: Turnkey battery system solutions for automotive and energy storage applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

SVOLT product offering

Product offering

Core offering

SVOLT designs, manufactures, and sells lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs, and complete battery systems for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. Its product portfolio centers on the proprietary Short Blade Battery platform using Flying Stack manufacturing technology, and includes cobalt-free chemistries, semi-solid-state batteries, and a full range of residential, commercial-industrial, and utility-scale energy storage solutions, complemented by battery recycling and intelligent factory services.

Product overview

SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (蜂巢能源) is a Chinese EV battery manufacturer founded in 2018, offering a comprehensive portfolio of battery products and energy solutions. The core product lineup centers on the proprietary 短刀电池 (Short Blade Battery) family using Flying Stacking technology, complemented by specialized product lines including Dragon Scale Armor Battery for high safety, Fortress Off-Road Battery for extreme conditions, and Bee Flying Short Blade Battery for ultra-fast charging. The company provides energy storage solutions across residential (122Ah cells), commercial-industrial (285kWh integrated machines), and utility-scale applications (up to 6.29MWh systems). Additional offerings include commercial vehicle battery systems, battery recycling services through subsidiary 藤青青, and AI-powered Smart Factory solutions. The product architecture follows a '全域短刀' (full-scenario short blade) strategy covering LFP, NCM, and cobalt-free chemistries for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage applications, with emerging semi-solid-state battery technology targeting 2026 mass production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

飞叠 (Flying Stack): Proprietary third-generation ultra-high-speed stacking technology with 0.125 seconds per piece efficiency, combining thermal compounding and stacking processes
短刀 (Short Blade)
龙鳞甲 (Dragon Scale Armor)
堡垒 (Fortress)
蜂行 (Bee Travel)
Dragon Armor 3.0

Products and services

Short Blade Battery (短刀电池) Proprietary lithium-ion battery using short blade cell form factor available in L300-L600 sizes and LFP, NCM, and cobalt-free chemistries. Offers up to 300Wh/kg energy density for ternary chemistries, cycle life exceeding 3,000 cycles for power and 8,000 cycles for energy storage applications. Designed for passenger vehicle OEMs.
Dragon Scale Armor Battery (龙鳞甲电池) High-safety battery system featuring thermal-electric separation design, bottom explosion-proof valve, and dual-sided cooling. Achieves single-cell thermal runaway containment without spread to adjacent cells, with LFP version exceeding 800km range.
Bee Flying Short Blade Battery (蜂行短刀电池) Third-generation short blade battery with 6C ultra-fast charging capability and 185Wh/kg energy density. Supports 10%-80% SOC charging in 8.5 minutes with 5,000+ cycle life and 15-year/600,000km warranty.
Fortress Off-Road Battery (堡垒越野电池) Specialized off-road battery with dual-layer fortress structure and 8+4 layout design. 59kWh capacity with 1000J bottom impact resistance (6x national standard), operating temperature range of -40°C to 60°C, and 13.6C ultra-high pulse discharge power for extreme terrain conditions.
FORTRESS 2.0 Battery Second-generation fortress PHEV battery with 80kWh capacity, the world's largest for plug-in hybrids. Supports 6C peak fast charging (10-80% in 10 minutes), designed for large six-seat SUVs and off-road vehicles with 400+ km pure electric range.
Dragon Armor 3.0 Battery Advanced battery featuring fire and electricity separation technology for enhanced EV safety and cold-weather reliability. Increases overall capacity, safety performance, and operational reliability in extreme temperatures.
80-kWh PHEV Battery Plug-in hybrid battery offering over 400 km electric-only range and 6C fast charging (10-80% in approximately 10 minutes).
Commercial Vehicle Battery Systems Battery solutions for commercial vehicles including heavy trucks, light trucks, logistics vehicles, and mining trucks. Products feature standardized modules, high energy density (185Wh/kg), 4,000+ cycle life, and support for fast charging and battery swapping.
Energy Storage Systems (储能系统) Complete energy storage product lineup including 122Ah stacked home storage cells, 285kWh commercial-industrial integrated machines with CTR architecture, and 3.34MWh/5.16MWh/6.29MWh large-scale battery prefab cabins. Products cover residential, C&I, and utility-scale applications with cycle life exceeding 10,000 cycles.
325Ah/350Ah/730Ah Energy Storage Cells Large-capacity LFP energy storage cells using thermal composite stacking technology. 325Ah and 350Ah versions with 400Wh/L energy density and 9,000-15,000 cycle life; 730Ah version with 420Wh/L energy density for reduced system costs.
Semi-Solid-State Battery (Hybrid Solid-Liquid Battery) Hybrid solid-liquid battery technology bridging conventional and solid-state batteries. First generation high-nickel cells in small-scale production for a European passenger car brand, targeting mass production with costs comparable to conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Battery Recycling Service (电池回收) Comprehensive battery recycling through subsidiary Teng Qingqing, offering echelon utilization and element recycling. Uses advanced hydrometallurgy technology for ternary and LFP batteries with 8% and 5% cost reduction respectively.
Smart Factory Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (智慧工厂) AI-powered intelligent battery manufacturing system featuring real-time monitoring of 27,000 data points, automated quality inspection, and data-driven decision making. Uses Flying Stacking technology with 0.125s/piece efficiency and 95%+ automation rate. Offered externally through subsidiary Octopus Doctor.

Companies that use SVOLT

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

SVOLT technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

SVOLT partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

StellantiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor supply agreement for battery cells to support Stellantis electric vehicle programs globally
Spotlight AutomotivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for automotive battery development and production
CaterpillarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for battery solutions for commercial and industrial applications
EnersysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for industrial battery applications
BMW/MINIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBattery cell supply partnership for BMW Group electric vehicles
Great Wall MotorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership for battery supply to GWM vehicles
Banpu NEXTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThailand-based distribution partnership for energy storage solutions
德方纳米 (Derfone)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic supply agreement for lithium iron phosphate materials
KedaliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for structural battery components
首航新能源minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy storage system distribution partnership
大海集团minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy storage system distribution partnership
BlueSun (巴西)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian market distribution partnership for energy storage
MasdarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenewable energy storage partnership for Middle East market
PranaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy storage system distribution partnership
HansolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy storage system distribution partnership
麦田能源minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy storage system distribution partnership
艾罗能源minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy storage system distribution partnership
果下科技minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy storage system distribution partnership

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

SVOLT competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Envision AESC: Envision AESC is a global battery manufacturer producing lithium-ion cells and packs for EVs and energy storage. Direct competitor to SVOLT in automotive battery cells and energy storage, with global production footprint serving major OEMs.
EVE Energy: EVE Energy is a Chinese battery manufacturer producing lithium-ion cells for EVs and energy storage, including large-format LFP cells. Direct competitor to SVOLT in both automotive battery cells and energy storage products.
CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology): CATL is the world's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer for EVs and energy storage, with dominant market share. Direct competitor to SVOLT across the same product categories—battery cells, modules, packs, and energy storage systems—serving overlapping automotive OEMs globally.
Gotion High-Tech: Gotion High-Tech is a Chinese battery manufacturer specializing in LFP and ternary lithium-ion cells for EVs and energy storage. Direct competitor to SVOLT in battery cells with comparable technology focus and customer base in Chinese automotive OEMs.
LG Energy Solution: LG Energy Solution is a major Korean battery manufacturer supplying lithium-ion cells and packs to global automakers including GM, Hyundai, and Stellantis. Direct competitor to SVOLT in EV battery cells and energy storage, with overlapping customer base among major OEMs.
BYD: BYD is a vertically integrated EV and battery manufacturer producing lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells and packs for both captive use and external supply. Direct competitor to SVOLT in battery cells and energy storage, with comparable product portfolio spanning automotive, commercial, and stationary storage.
CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery Technology): CALB is a Chinese battery manufacturer producing lithium-ion cells and packs for EVs and energy storage. Direct competitor to SVOLT in the Chinese market with comparable product portfolio serving automotive OEMs and commercial vehicle applications.
Sunwoda Electronic: Sunwoda is a Chinese battery manufacturer producing lithium-ion cells and battery systems for EVs, energy storage, and consumer electronics. Direct competitor to SVOLT in both automotive power batteries and energy storage systems.

Emerging players

Sungrow: Sungrow is a leading energy storage system integrator and inverter manufacturer. While primarily a downstream energy storage integrator, Sungrow competes with SVOLT's energy storage business in the C&I and utility-scale segments.

Broad incumbents

Tesla (Energy/Battery): Tesla is a vertically integrated EV manufacturer that also produces energy storage products (Powerwall, Megapack) and develops its own battery cells (4680). Broad incumbent competitor in both EVs and energy storage, with overlapping presence in residential, commercial, and grid-scale storage markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

SVOLT compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

SVOLT financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

SVOLT leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

SVOLT subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

SVOLT funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors33 records

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SVOLT M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments2 records

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Frequently asked questions about SVOLT

What does SVOLT do?

Is SVOLT a public or private company?

SVOLT is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was SVOLT founded?

SVOLT was founded in 2018. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is SVOLT based?

SVOLT is headquartered in Changzhou, China, in the Asia region.

How does SVOLT make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Battery Cell Sales are the primary driver. The others are battery Modules and Packs and complete Battery Systems.

Who are SVOLT's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Envision AESC, EVE Energy, CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology), Gotion High-Tech, LG Energy Solution, BYD, CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery Technology) and Sunwoda Electronic. Sungrow is listed as an emerging player. Tesla (Energy/Battery) is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does SVOLT have an API?

No public API is recorded for SVOLT.

What industry is SVOLT in?

SVOLT's product category is Electric Vehicle Batteries and Energy Storage Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAA, Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH), with a secondary code of IMACACAB, Battery Cell Manufacturing (EV). Its NAICS code is 335910 and its SIC code is 3600.