Volkswagen and QuantumScape's Breakthrough in Solid-State EV Batteries

No More EV Battery Replacements? VW's Solid State Cell Holds Up for 300K Miles 🔗

EV batteries tend to lose range capacity over their lifetime, but Volkswagen-backed startup PowerCo says it tested one from California-based QuantumScape that 'practically does not age.'

The article discusses Volkswagen's collaboration with QuantumScape to develop a solid-state battery with improved longevity and performance for electric vehicles (EVs). The prototype battery demonstrated a 95% range capacity retention after 1,000 charging cycles, equivalent to approximately 300,000 miles. This breakthrough could lead to EV batteries with longer ranges, rapid charging capabilities, and minimal degradation over time. While QuantumScape and Volkswagen aim to bring this technology to market, other companies like Toyota and Nio are also making advancements in solid-state batteries.