When will a car be powered by a solid-state battery?

Actual cars powered by solid-state batteries seem to be perpetually on the horizon: Toyota’s original target date for commercializing them in the early 2020s has now slipped to the late 2020s, for example. When it comes to batteries, “Toyota has said a lot of things in the last ten years, none of which have come through,” cautions Ceder.

Why are solid-state batteries the next big thing for EVs?

Solid-state battery compositions will make batteries smaller and more energy dense. That means an EV can either go further with more batteries, or do the same range but be more lightweight and, crucially, cheaper with fewer batteries.

Will solid-state batteries become a reality in 5 years?

Widespread use of solid-state batteries may be difficult to see in the next 3 years, but it's expected to be realized in 5 years, BYD chief scientist Lian Yubo said today in a speech at the 2024 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC 2024) in Haikou, Hainan province.

What is a solid state battery?

In a solid-state battery, the make-up is simplified. The liquid is replaced by a solid block, which is lighter than its counterpart and can carry more energy within the same capacity. The solid element is also less reactive than the liquid, so it’s much less likely to ignite if punctured or heated.

Can a solid state battery make electric cars lighter?

But solid state technology has its own challenges, and it’s not the only way automakers could achieve lighter, cheaper and faster charging electric vehicles. The main difference between a solid state battery and the lithium-ion batteries currently used in electric cars is a component known as the electrolyte.

Does Mercedes have a solid-state EV battery?

Its solid-state battery cells based on the FEST platform were delivered to Mercedes earlier this summer. On Tuesday, Factorial introduced its latest breakthrough, Solstice. The new all-solid-state EV battery was developed with Mercedes to power its next-gen models.