What is China doing with solid-state batteries?

The Chinese government is initiating an alliance of major Chinese battery and car manufacturers to drive forward the commercialisation of solid-state batteries.

Are all-solid-state batteries coming to China?

Since the second quarter of this year, the development of all-solid-state batteries has accelerated in China. A batch of automakers and battery firms have announced solid progress has been made in that direction.

Will China build a solid-state battery supply chain by 2030?

Aiming to build a supply chain for solid-state batteries by 2030, Beijing in January set up a consortium, the China All-Solid-State Battery Collaborative Innovation Platform (CASIP), which brings together government, academia and industry, including EV battery rivals CATL and BYD.

Could China's all-solid-state batteries revolutionize the EV market?

In a move that could revolutionize the EV market, China’s leading auto and battery manufacturers are forming an alliance to commercialize all solid-state batteries. According to Nikkei Asia, the China All-Solid-State Battery Collaborative Innovation Platform, or CASIP, was formed last month.

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.

Will solid-state EV batteries make China a powerhouse?

Chen Qingtai, head of China EV100, argued that solid-state EV batteries can shift the industry’s power balance. Working together will ensure China becomes an “automotive powerhouse.” Although many others, including Toyota, have promised to bring solid-state EV battery tech to market for years, there’s still little show.