The report stated that at the meeting, Nissan explained that selecting the right materials is crucial for improving battery performance and that they have already begun collaborating with organizations such as NASA. Nissan aims to put its batteries into practical use by 2028 at the latest, gaining an advantage in the EV market, which is considered a major force in environmentally friendly vehicles.
The short driving range and long charging time of EVs on a single charge are bottlenecks to their widespread adoption. All-solid-state batteries have high energy density, and if put into practical use, charging time could be reduced to one-third of previous methods. It is also understood that battery miniaturization can be achieved, reducing vehicle weight in large vehicles such as pickup trucks, thus enabling EV versions to be offered in a wide range of models.
Nissan is currently researching and prototyping all-solid-state batteries at its research institute (located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan). A production line for prototypes will be opened at Nissan's Yokohama plant no later than fiscal year 2024. It is claimed that after successful commercialization, costs will be further reduced, aiming to bring the price of EVs down to the same level as gasoline vehicles in the future.
