Nissan to Launch Solid-State Battery-Powered EV in 2028

TapTechNews August 27th news, Nissan is developing a new solid-state battery pilot production line at its factory in Yokohama, Japan, and plans to launch a mass-produced electric vehicle equipped with this battery in 2028. Solid-state batteries are expected to bring a major technological leap to electric vehicles, and its higher energy density and more advanced technical characteristics can achieve a longer driving range and a faster charging speed.

Nissan's global vice president of product planning, Ivan Espinosa, said in an interview with Autocar that solid-state battery technology can be applied to various vehicle models, including sports cars. Because solid-state batteries can store the same energy in a smaller space, it is easier to apply them to sports cars. TapTechNews noted that although Espinosa did not disclose cost details, he acknowledged that the initial cost may be relatively high, but as the technology matures, the cost will decrease. In addition, because solid-state batteries have higher energy density and less material is required for each battery, the overall cost should be competitive.

Solid-state batteries are expected to appear for the first time in the mass-produced version of Nissan's HyperForce concept car, which will be the electric successor of Nissan GT-R. Espinosa hinted that the compact HyperForce flagship model would be an ideal choice to introduce this technology. He also added that solid-state battery technology can also be applied to small cars, such as light cars (Kei-Car), or used in large SUV models to maximize the interior space.