Foreign media: Chinese automakers are accelerating the commercialization of solid-state batteries, with companies like SAIC Motor and Chery already unveiling production roadmaps; CATL plans to mass-produce solid-state batteries by 2027 and achieve large-scale application by 2030.
Solid-state batteries replace liquid electrolytes with solid ones, offering higher energy density, longer range, reduced risk of fire during overcharging or collision, and extended lifespan. However, cost remains the primary obstacle: the current production cost for a liquid battery with a 500-kilometer range exceeds 20,000 RMB (approximately $2,906), while solid-state or semi-solid-state versions can cost up to three times as much.
CATL, which holds a 42% share of the global electric vehicle battery market, plans to begin mass production of solid-state batteries in 2027 and achieve broader adoption before 2030; competitors such as Horizon Energy have also acknowledged that technical challenges remain to be solved.
Industry insiders believe Chinese automakers are poised to lead large-scale production of solid-state batteries, with domestic suppliers at the forefront of research and development.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1861910902454283/
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