New battery tech finally leaves the lab: Samsung’s 20-year-life EV battery runs 600 miles on 9-minute charge
Samsung's solid-state battery could be the game-changer EVs need, boasting a 600-mile range, 9-minute charging time, and 20-year lifespan.
Samsung recently made a splash in the industry by showcasing its recent advancements in battery technology, especially related to solid-state batteries.
At the SNE Battery Day 2024 expo in Seoul, South Korea, the company revealed that its pilot solid-state battery production line is now fully operational.
“We built a pilot line last year to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries by 2027,” said Samsung SDI, as reported by The Elec.
Moreover, the battery’s initial batches have already been delivered to EV manufacturers for testing.
“We supplied samples to customers from the end of last year to the beginning of this year and are receiving positive feedback,” Samsung SDI stated.
Notably, these batteries could power electric vehicles with a 600-mile range, charge in 9 minutes, and have a lifespan of 20 years.