Hyundai is accelerating the development and production of its revolutionary solid-state batteries. According to source, electrek, Hyundai’s research facility in Gyeonggi-do is nearing the completion of its solid-state battery pilot production line, with equipment installation almost finalized. The company’s revolutionary technology promises higher energy density, faster charging speeds, and longer driving ranges. Hyundai plans to begin pilot production in 2025, with partial mass production by 2027 and full-scale production by 2030.
Hyundai has been striving for breakthroughs in solid-state battery technology since 2017. In 2021, the company announced a $7.3 billion investment plan focused on battery technologies, including lithium-metal and solid-state batteries. Its joint research projects now span 22 topics, with 14 directly related to solid-state battery technology. According to newmobility news, in December 2023, Hyundai has secured a patent for an all-solid-state EV battery system equipped with a ‘pressurizing device, marking significant progress in enhancing stability and reducing production costs. Meanwhile, Hyundai has accelerated technology implementation and product optimization through collaborations with companies such as Samsung and SK Innovation.
All-solid-state batteries can offer three times energy storage capacity per unit weight, superior environmental adaptability, and higher charging efficiency. In the competitive solid-state battery market, Hyundai faces fierce competition from other automakers, such as Honda, which launched its solid-state battery production line in 2023 and plans to introduce relevant EV models by 2030. On December 26, 2024, Hyundai announced to invest $79.6 million to establish a new engine and battery pack plant in Gunsan by 2027, aiming to supply advanced engines and battery technologies to global markets (batteriesdaily, Dec 31, 2024).
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