China has launched a 2026–2030 industry roadmap targeting 15 000 battery cycles and mass-market solid-state technology to secure global leadership in the electric vehicle sector.
China has released a five-year roadmap for the battery industry, targeting large-scale adoption of all-solid-state technology and 15 000-cycle lithium batteries by 2030.
Mercedes-Benz is testing new Gen4 solid-state battery cells from ProLogium to evaluate their potential for future vehicle integration and European supply chain development.
Factorial Energy is partnering with Mitsui Kinzoku to scale its solid-state battery technology, targeting commercial deployment in electric vehicles by 2027.
BYD aims to launch its first electric vehicle with solid-state batteries in 2027, with mass production of the technology expected by 2030.
Donut Lab reported an energy density of 409 Wh/kg for its battery, but the company has failed to meet its Q1 2026 deadline for delivering a production-ready solid-state EV battery.
