EVs all powered by solid-state batteries  still 10 years away from mass production, says Storedot

Pioneer of extremely fast charge battery technology, "StoreDot" says that global automotive manufacturers should be considering interim technologies in the medium term, such as semi-solid batteries

StoreDot’s CEO asserts the importance of leading battery developers giving a realistic roadmap for the introduction of extremely fast-charging battery technologies StoreDot remains on target for mass production readiness of ‘100in5’ cells by 2024 delivering at least 100 miles of range in just five minutes of charging

StoreDot, the pioneer of extremely fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles, has stated that mass-produced solid-state batteries are still at least a decade from mass production and that global automotive manufacturers should be considering interim technologies in the medium term, such as semi-solid batteries.

Solid-state batteries promise cost-effective fast and safe charging batteries, with high energy densities, however, they remain a work in progress, and still face significant challenges before they can be manufactured at scale. A solid-state battery uses solid electrolytes instead of the liquid or polymer gel electrolytes found in current technologies such as lithium-ion or lithium polymer batteries.

“We believe a more practical step is the introduction of semi-solid-state batteries which we are targeting for mass production by 2028. These will be advanced, safe, high performing cells that can achieve 100 miles of charge in just three minutes. They have the additional benefit of requiring a simpler and less challenging manufacturing process than all-solid-state technologies.”

Dr Doron Myersdorf, StoreDot CEO

In March this year, StoreDot revealed its ‘100inX’ strategic technology roadmap. This featured 100in5, 100in3, and 100in2 of miles per minute of charging – three generations of StoreDot technologies of silicon-dominant XFC, semi-solid state, and all solid state. The roadmap confirmed that the timings for these will be delivered over the coming decade with 100in5 by 2024, 100in3 by 2028, and 100in2 by 2032. This groundbreaking technology is being demonstrated for the first time live on stage at Web Summit Lisbon this week.