6 October 2026

China’s solid-state battery ambitions: The race to mass-produce next-generation EV batteries by 2030

China is gearing up for a major breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, targeting large-scale deployment of solid-state batteries by 2030.

Promising longer driving ranges, faster charging and improved safety, these next-generation batteries could transform the global EV industry and strengthen China’s dominance in electric mobility.