Solid-State Battery Milestones Appear Encouraging For Near Future - CleanTechnica

The article highlights recent advancements and milestones in solid-state battery (SSB) technology for electric vehicles (EVs), emphasizing the potential benefits of SSBs over traditional lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate batteries. Solid-state batteries offer advantages such as reduced risk of combustion, faster charging, and longer driving ranges. Several key developments include Karma Automotive partnering with Factorial Energy to initiate the first US solid-state battery production program, Volkswagen-backed QuantumScape launching a production line, and Mercedes achieving a 749-mile range on a test vehicle using lithium metal solid-state batteries. Looking ahead, automakers like Toyota, Chery, BYD, Nissan, and BMW have plans to introduce or pilot solid-state batteries between 2026 and the 2030s, although some timelines remain uncertain. The article also discusses the evolving battery market landscape over the next decade, predicting a hierarchy where solid-state batteries will compete alongside lithium-ion, lithium iron phosphate, nickel/manganese, and sodium-ion batteries. Initially, solid