Honda has announced the completion of its first solid-state battery production facility and aims to begin production as early as January 2025. This move could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry, particularly for motorcycles, promising shorter charging times, increased range, and lighter designs.
The new facility in Japan will focus on replicating, developing, and verifying the production process for solid-state EV batteries. Honda's roll-pressing technique is expected to increase energy density by maximizing the electrolyte material and contact surface area within the battery.
While mass production is targeted for the latter half of the 2020s, the initial production starting in January 2025 marks a significant step. Honda aims to apply this technology across a range of mobility products, including cars, motorcycles, and even aircraft.
Solid-state batteries are considered a game-changer for EVs, offering potential improvements in range, charging speed, and safety. Honda's goal is a 50% weight reduction for its EV batteries, which it hopes to achieve with this new technology. They also plan to leverage economies of scale to reduce battery costs further.
