The Apple-BYD partnership focuses on developing a safer, longer-range battery system using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells.
Apple's investment of approximately $1 billion annually over the past decade underlines its commitment to electric vehicle (EV) technology.
BYD's Blade battery system, now utilized across its entire car lineup, was influenced by this collaboration, which involved Apple engineers enhancing battery pack design and heat management.
The partnership emerged when Apple sought advanced battery technologies, leading to customizations that improved energy storage and safety.
Alexander Hitzinger, a former senior executive at Volkswagen AG and Porsche, led the project from 2016 to 2019, aiming to integrate various battery technologies into a cohesive and efficient system.