Solid-state batteries will be mass-produced in 2027. Why do poor people have to wait ten years before they can afford them?

Solid-state batteries will enter mass production in 2027. This news has excited both the technology and automotive circles. But don't be too happy. If ordinary people want to buy a "grocery shopping car" equipped with solid-state batteries, they may have to wait another ten years. This may sound like "dissuading people from buying", but the truth is so cruel.

Solid-state batteries are known as the "ultimate solution" for new energy vehicles and the king of "three-electric technologies". Not only can they allow electric vehicles to run 1,000 kilometers in one go, but they can also completely solve the problem of battery spontaneous combustion. But like all new technologies, its price is bound to be prohibitive for ordinary consumers. At least in the first few years, only those "magic cars" of luxury brands are eligible to enjoy this black technology.

The superpower of solid-state batteries

Solid-state batteries are not just ordinary "driving toys", they are truly "awesome" technology. Traditional lithium batteries use liquid electrolytes, while solid-state batteries, as the name implies, use solid electrolytes. This seemingly simple change has brought revolutionary improvements.

In terms of energy density, solid-state batteries are far superior to traditional batteries. Imagine that for a battery of the same size, the solid-state version can store 30% to 50% more power than the traditional version. What does this mean? It means that electric vehicles no longer have to bear the burden of "range anxiety" and it is no longer a dream to easily run 1,000 kilometers on a single charge.

Safety is the trump card of solid-state batteries. Traditional batteries are prone to fire or even explosion when exposed to heat. But solid-state batteries? They are "stable" and will not explode even if pierced by a knife or exposed to high temperatures. This is not an exaggeration, but a real technical advantage.

High production difficulty and higher cost

It sounds so good, why not use it right away? The problem lies in production. The production process of solid-state batteries is very complicated, just like playing with a "magic cube", every step must be precise. Moreover, its requirements for raw materials are comparable to the picky "foodies" for food, and only the purest materials can catch its "eye".

This demanding requirement directly leads to a surge in costs. Today's solid-state batteries cost several times more than traditional batteries. What does this mean? It means that only those luxury cars where "price is not an issue" are eligible to enjoy this black technology. Ordinary consumers? Sorry, you have to wait a little longer.

Infrastructure can’t keep up

Don't think you can enjoy the convenience brought by high technology just because you have money. Although solid-state batteries charge quickly, it is still a big question whether existing charging stations can keep up with this pace. Imagine that you are driving a luxury car equipped with solid-state batteries, but you can't find a place to charge quickly. How embarrassing that scene would be.

Therefore, even if solid-state battery technology matures and the price drops, if the charging facilities cannot keep up, it will only be a "paper talk" technology. It's like you bought a supercomputer, but you can only use 2G network to surf the Internet. Isn't that a waste?

It takes time to get from the lab to the road

The process of moving solid-state batteries from the laboratory to the production line is not a one-shot process. It requires a series of rigorous tests and improvements. After all, no matter how good the performance is in the laboratory, it still needs to be put into practice on the road.

How long will this process take? According to past experience, it usually takes about 10 years from technological breakthrough to large-scale application. What does this mean? It means that ordinary consumers who want to buy a "grocery shopping car" equipped with solid-state batteries may have to wait until the 2030s. This sounds like a distant future, but technological development is a step-by-step process.

Solid-state batteries: The future is here, but there is still a long way to go

The emergence of solid-state batteries is undoubtedly an important milestone in the development of new energy vehicles. It not only allows electric vehicles to get rid of range anxiety, but also completely solves safety hazards. However, like all new technologies, it always takes a long process from the laboratory to popularization.

However, don't lose heart. Although solid-state batteries are still "out of reach" now, their emergence has injected new vitality into the entire industry. Major car companies and battery manufacturers are stepping up their research and development. I believe that it won't be long before we can see more surprising progress. By then, electric cars will really become a "really good" choice.