Nissan, NASA aim to ditch rare, pricey metals in solid-state batteries

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Nissan, NASA aim to ditch rare, pricey metals in solid-state batteries | Ars Technica


Nissan is partnering with NASA on a computational approach to developing all-solid-state batteries that don’t rely on rare or expensive metals, the AP has reported.

The automaker, which was the first to market with an affordable, mass-produced electric vehicle in the Leaf, is clearly hoping to make up for lost time. Nissan has floundered of late with its electrification strategy. Its second EV, the Ariya, is scheduled to arrive this fall, some 12 years after the first Leaf was sold. The company hopes that its in-house solid-state batteries will debut in passenger vehicles by 2028.


Another write-up:

Nissan plans to launch its first solid-state battery EV by 2028 | Engadget

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Toyota have been testing prototype solid state EVs, and even expect to get one to market in the next year.

If solid state batteries hit the market it will be a game changer for EVs. They have so many advantages over lithium batteries. Up to 2.5 density, 4-6 times faster charging, better cold weather performance, safer and longer life expectancy. An EV with a 500 mile range with less than 15 minute charge time is a real possibility.