As interest in electric vehicles continues to grow in Kazakhstan, safety has become one of the key concerns for potential buyers. One of the most common fears is battery fire. That is why a recent public safety test comparing different battery technologies attracted significant attention from both experts and drivers.
The results clearly demonstrated how critical battery design is when it comes to real-world safety, DKNews.kz reports.
Two batteries, two very different outcomes
During the test, two types of batteries were examined under the same conditions:
- Battery 1 (LFP) – the lithium iron phosphate Blade Battery used in BYD vehicles. Result: no ignition.
- Battery 2 (NCM) – a lithium nickel cobalt manganese battery commonly used in many electric vehicles. Result: ignition occurred.
The contrast was striking. One technology remained stable even under extreme stress, while the other showed a clear risk of fire.
What makes the Blade Battery different
The key feature of BYD vehicles is the company’s proprietary Blade Battery technology. It is an advanced version of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and is widely regarded as one of the safest EV batteries in the world today.
Its main advantages include:
- no cobalt in the chemical composition;
- low heat generation;
- high resistance to overheating and mechanical damage;
- stable performance even in extreme conditions.
Low heat generation is the critical factor. Unlike some other battery chemistries, the Blade Battery does not enter thermal runaway when damaged or overloaded — the primary cause of fires in electric vehicles.
Why this matters for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s climate poses serious challenges for electric vehicles. Harsh winters, extreme summer heat, and sharp temperature fluctuations all put additional stress on battery systems. In such conditions, safety and thermal stability become especially important.
The Blade Battery is designed to operate reliably in demanding environments. It not only reduces fire risk but also maintains capacity over time, directly extending the vehicle’s service life.
Safety as a new decision factor
The test results highlight a broader trend: safety is becoming a decisive factor in choosing an electric vehicle. For Kazakhstan’s market, this shift is particularly relevant. Buyers are increasingly looking beyond range and price, paying closer attention to what is hidden beneath the body of the car.
BYD’s Blade Battery has clearly shown that an electric vehicle can be both environmentally friendly and genuinely safe. And it appears that technologies like this will play a key role in shaping the future of electric mobility in Kazakhstan.
