New EV battery survives 54-hour saltwater submersion with no failures

Chery Automobile has successfully demonstrated the resilience of its proprietary "Guardian Battery" by subjecting it to nearly 54 hours of continuous saltwater submersion in Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of its Global Safety Challenge. The battery, installed in the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) platform, showed no signs of leakage, short circuit, thermal runaway, or structural damage. After immersion, the battery powered the vehicle on the first attempt and maintained stable performance during a controlled road test. Key features of the Guardian Battery include IP68-rated waterproofing and dust protection, an ultra-fast 2-millisecond emergency power cut-off, a wide operating temperature range (-35°C to 60°C), and a 24/7 real-time health monitoring system, underscoring its robustness and safety. The test was witnessed and validated by numerous media representatives, industry experts, and regulatory officials, highlighting Chery’s commitment to transparency and safety. The TIGGO8 CSH vehicle, which houses the battery,