All Current And Upcoming EVs With Solid-State Batteries

"Talk to any battery executive, and they'll tell you lithium-ion batteries have a bunch of trade-offs. Automakers can chase longer range, but that drives up cost. They can make the battery charge very rapidly, but that can shorten its lifespan. Push too far in one direction and something else inevitably gives. To make a battery that's great at all those aspects is tough, but automakers and battery companies have signed up for the challenge regardless, thanks to solid-state batteries."

"If solid-state batteries are manufactured at scale, they can offer an ideal balance of range, safety, performance and fast-charging in a similar or a smaller pack size. There's a reason why scientists call it the " holy grail " of battery technology. These batteries replace the liquid electrolyte, the chemical that facilitates the charge and discharge cycles, with a solid one. The solid materials theoretically perform better, but they're difficult to manufacture in large volumes without defects."

Lithium-ion batteries involve trade-offs among range, cost, charge speed and lifespan. Solid-state batteries replace liquid electrolytes with solid ones, potentially delivering better range, safety, performance and rapid charging in equal or smaller pack sizes. Manufacturing solid electrolytes at large scale is difficult due to defect risks. BloombergNEF projects solid-state batteries will supply about 10% of global EV and storage demand by 2035, with initial rollouts likely concentrated in premium vehicles. Semi-solid-state batteries using gel-like electrolytes are emerging faster. Chinese companies currently control roughly 83% of planned solid-state manufacturing capacity, and Chinese EV makers already offer semi-solid models.

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