Nissan solid state batteries opens prototype plant

Nissan has unveiled its prototype plant for the production of solid state batteries (ASSB), which the company intends to bring to market in 2028. This prototype plant, inside the Nissan Research Center in Kanagawa prefectureis intended to further promote the development of all solid-state batteries.

According to his long-term view, 2030 Nissan Ambitionthe Japanese automaker aims to launch an electric vehicle with internally developed fully solid-state batteries by fiscal year 2028. At the same time it plans to create a pilot production line at its Yokohama plant in fiscal year 2024, with materials, the design and manufacturing processes for the production of prototypes on the line to be studied at the prototype plant.

With solid state batteries, Nissan expects less expensive electric cars

Nissan believes that solid-state batteries can be reduced to $ 75 per kWh in fiscal year 2028 and $ 65 per kWh thereafter, placing electric vehicles at the same cost level as petrol vehicles.

Kunio Nakaguro, Executive Vice President R&D ha dichiarato: “Nissan is a leader in electrification technology by virtue of extensive R&D, ranging from molecular-level battery materials to high-performance electric vehicles. Our studies also include the development of cities that use electric vehicles for energy storage ”. “The experience and knowledge gained over the years are of help in the development of solid state batteries. Our R&D and Production divisions will continue to work together to make the most of this prototype plant and accelerate the application and arrival of solid state batteries on the market ”.

Solid state batteries are expected to be a revolutionary technology to accelerate the popularity of electric vehicles. They have an energy density that is approximately double that of traditional lithium-ion batteries and have significantly shorter charging times thanks to superior charge / discharge performance. Not least they offer lower production costs thanks to the opportunity to use cheaper materials. With these advantages, Nissan plans to use these batteries in a wide range of vehicle segments, making its models more competitive than the competition.