Solid-state battery domestic production line

Is this China’s first solid-state battery production line?

Now, a Chinese startup says that it started a production line of solid-state batteries that will lead to volume production. Qing Tao Energy Development Co, a startup that spun off of Tsinghua University, one of the highest-ranking technical universities in China, claims to have deployed the first solid-state battery production line in the country.

When will a solid-state battery come out?

CATL wants to start small-scale production of solid-state batteries by 2027. Around the same time, Japanese automakers, who have been very vocal about solid-state batteries for years, will also step into the race.

Which companies are working on a solid-state battery project?

Reuters reports that the government has selected CATL, Nio-backed WeLion New Energy Technology, BYD, FAW, SAIC, and Geely to work on a government-led project for developing solid-state batteries. While lithium-ion batteries use liquid electrolytes, solid-state batteries consist of solid electrolytes.

Are Chinese companies ready for a solid-state battery?

Solid-state batteries are sensitive to moisture, so their manufacturers need special equipment to keep humidity away from production lines. While government initiatives should accelerate solid-state battery development, Chinese companies aren’t waiting. Battery makers have already started formulating plans for the next-gen technology.

Are solid-state batteries durable?

Durability is the biggest issue with solid-state batteries, however, repeated charging and discharging causes cracks between the battery’s cathodes and anodes and its solid electrolytes also impact its performance. Another hurdle in widescale adoption of solid-state batteries is that mass-producing them is a challenge.

Are solid-state batteries a problem?

Despite recent advancements, solid-state batteries are still a work in progress and pose several challenges. Durability is the biggest issue with solid-state batteries, however, repeated charging and discharging causes cracks between the battery’s cathodes and anodes and its solid electrolytes also impact its performance.