Nissan Advances Solid-State Batteries, Targets 2028 EV Rollout
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. NSANY has reached a significant milestone in its push toward next-generation EV technology, targeting the launch of its first vehicles equipped with all-solid-state batteries by 2028. Per Nikkei, the company has successfully stacked up to 23 battery cells into a single solid-state battery pack prototype, sufficient for real-world vehicle application while also meeting key charge and discharge performance requirements.
In 2025, Nissan achieved the necessary performance benchmarks for individual solid-state cells required for commercialization. Within the same size constraints, these solid-state batteries can deliver roughly double the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries. This advancement could significantly extend EV range and enable ultra-fast charging, potentially cutting charging times by nearly two-thirds.
Nissan inaugurated an all-solid-state battery production line at its Yokohama facility in Japan in January 2025 and has partnered with LiCAP Technologies to scale up production. LiCAP’s Activated Dry Electrode technology eliminates the need for drying and solvent recovery, helping reduce manufacturing costs and improve efficiency.
Nissan previously announced plans to introduce its first EVs powered by in-house solid-state batteries by fiscal 2028. While detailed specifications remain undisclosed, these batteries could potentially double driving range compared to traditional lithium-ion systems, translating to a WLTP range exceeding 620 miles and likely surpassing 600 miles under EPA standards, per the reports.
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