{"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