The solid state battery is a beacon of hope for a host of applications—most notably, electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics—promising safer, more efficient, and higher-capacity power storage solutions than traditional lithium-ion batteries. As this technology matures, an elite group of trailblazers has emerged, leading the charge toward a future powered by these innovative energy cells.
The Vanguard of Solid State Innovation
Companies like QuantumScape (quantumscape.com) and Solid Power (solidpowerbattery.com) have attracted attention for their breakthroughs in solid state battery technology. QuantumScape, backed by the Volkswagen Group, has reported impressive performance figures for their solid state batteries, including a significant increase in energy density and faster charging times. Solid Power, in partnership with Ford and BMW, focuses on manufacturing batteries that are designed to be drop-in replacements for current lithium-ion cells, which could accelerate the adoption of solid state technology in existing battery manufacturing infrastructure.
Ilika plc (LON:IKA) is a pioneer in solid state battery technology enabling solutions for applications in Industrial IoT, MedTech, Electric Vehicles and Consumer Electronics.
