Before the Project Titan was scrapped, Apple reportedly worked with Chinese automaker BYD on custom batteries for Apple Car for years, but ultimately abandoned that partnership too.
Apple Car is a canceled project that cost over $10 billion
Apple Car is a canceled project that cost over $10 billion
The Apple Car project has been canceled since at least February 2024, but details about the decade-long $10 billion expense keep dripping out. While Apple considered many battery manufacturers, one potential partnership has been revealed.
According to a report from Bloomberg, Chinese automotive company BYD worked with Apple on a custom battery destined for Apple Car. However, even after years of working with BYD, Apple decided to abandon the partnership in search of other options.
Apple Car could have had Blade batteries developed with China’s BYD
Apple Car could have had Blade batteries developed with China’s BYD