{"id":2709,"date":"2020-12-15T14:42:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T20:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=2709"},"modified":"2020-12-19T13:54:34","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T19:54:34","slug":"vw-solid-state-batteries-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2020\/12\/15\/vw-solid-state-batteries-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Group EVs could use solid state batteries as early as 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though range anxiety is becoming less and less of an issue as technology progresses, a significant segment of the market is still reluctant when it comes to buying an EV. Why is that the case? Because a zero-emissions vehicle still can\u2019t generally match the range of a traditional car powered by a combustion engine. The good news is a real breakthrough in terms of battery development is only a couple of years away \u2013 solid state batteries.<\/p>\n

In its effort to battle Tesla, the Volkswagen Group formed a joint venture back in 2018 with US-based QuantumScape startup, deciding earlier this summer to invest a further $200 million in the solid state battery specialist. A new report from Automotive News Europe<\/em><\/a> claims VAG products could start using solid state batteries as early as 2024, albeit on a small scale.<\/p>\n

QuantumScape<\/a> says it\u2019s making efforts to have the technology ready for a start of production in 2024 before mass production would commence in 2026. The startup estimates production would reach full capacity around 2028. Electric vehicles fitted with solid state batteries will be able to travel far more than 435 miles (700 kilometers). In addition, recharging the battery pack to an 80-percent level is expected to take fewer than 15 minutes.<\/p>\n