The CATL solid-state batteries are preparing to go into production but on a small scale. These coming batteries might just shape the future of EVs all over the world as we see a transition from petrol vehicles to electric options. With these solid-state batteries, CATL promises that vehicles will be able to achieve longer ranges on a single charge.
At this moment, EVs worldwide make use of liquid lithium batteries, and they can’t meet up with solid-state batteries. Most of these liquid lithium batteries can get around 350Wh/kg, which in today’s world is impressive for an EV on the market. However, CATL envisions a future with solid-state batteries that can achieve 500Wh/kg far surpassing what is currently available on the EV market today.
With more watt-hours per kilogram, these solid-state batteries will be able to achieve longer ranges on a single charge. Additionally, solid-state batteries are far safer than the liquid lithium batteries in most EVs today. This is very impressive and CATL has the technology necessary to kick off the development of these batteries, but it comes at a cost.
According to CATL, the production cost of these batteries is high, hence the need to kick off production on a small scale. By the year 2027, CATL will kick off this production process and pave a new way for future EVs. The Chinese company confirms that this process will be long and the adoption of these batteries will be met with some challenges.
However, instead of sitting and waiting for the stars to align in its favour, CATL is making the bold move. By preparing now to kick off small-scale production of solid-state batteries, CATL is shaping the future of EVs. The EV industry is moving faster than ever before with tons of innovations and technology developments from different regions.