Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state versions replace flammable liquid electrolytes with solid materials, promising higher energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety critical for mainstream EV adoption.
Sep-2025, QuantumScape and Volkswagen’s PowerCo unveiled the world’s first live demonstration of solid-state lithium-metal batteries in a Ducati V21L prototype motorcycle at IAA Mobility in Munich. This showcase highlighted QuantumScape’s cells achieving superior range, rapid charging, and thermal stability, powered by their proprietary Cobra separator process integrated into production in June 2025. The demo underscores a shift from lab prototypes to real-world testing, with PowerCo aiming for industrialization soon.
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