Samsung SDI Demonstrates Solid-State Battery Technology with a Range of More than 600 Miles

Samsung SDI recently showcased its latest battery technology at the SNE Battery Day show in Seoul, The Elec reported. The company said its first batch of solid-state batteries have been delivered to electric vehicle manufacturers and have been tested for about six months. Samsung SDI vice president said automakers are interested in solid-state batteries because they are smaller, lighter and safer than current electric vehicle batteries. However, he also admitted that solid-state batteries are expensive to produce, so they will initially be mainly used in high-end luxury electric vehicles with a range of more than 600 miles (about 965.61 kilometers). In addition to solid-state batteries, Samsung is also committed to developing cheaper lithium iron phosphate and cobalt-free batteries, as well as dry electrode production processes to expand its share in the more price-competitive electric vehicle market.

In order to stand out in the electric vehicle battery market, Samsung will also launch batteries that take only 9 minutes to charge and battery products with a lifespan of up to 20 years.

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