Nissan announced that its all-solid-state battery pack prototype has met required charge and discharge performance targets, keeping the automaker on track to launch its first solid-state battery-powered electric vehicle by fiscal year 2028, Nikke Asia reports.
The successful stacking of 23 battery cell layers in a prototype pack shows that Nissan is progressing beyond single-cell lab tests to a form factor suitable for production vehicles. This advancement is crucial for Nissan’s strategy as it competes in the evolving EV marketplace.
Nissan’s all-solid-state batteries are expected to achieve energy density approximately twice that of conventional lithium-ion cells. This enhanced performance could lead to doubled driving range and significantly reduced charging times, potentially by as much as two-thirds. The automaker aims for a cost target of $75 per kilowatt-hour for its solid-state packs, about 30% below the projected global average battery pack price in 2024.
The pilot production line at Nissan’s Yokohama plant commenced operations in January 2025. A partnership with US-based LiCAP Technologies was announced in August 2025 to advance dry electrode production for the batteries’ cathodes. LiCAP’s Activated Dry Electrode technology is anticipated to lower manufacturing costs while minimizing environmental impact.
The collaboration with LiCAP was instrumental in helping Nissan meet its performance targets for its prototype cells. This partnership enhances the viability of Nissan’s next-generation batteries for commercial production.
Nissan faces competition from automakers including Toyota, which targets a 2027 launch for its solid-state battery EVs, and China’s GAC Group, which aims for mass production between 2027 and 2030. Other competitors like Samsung have showcased solid-state prototypes claiming a range of 600 miles.
Part of Nissan’s Ambition 2030 strategy includes a roadmap that features a prototype facility opened in 2022, the launch of a pilot production line in early 2025, and plans for commercial EV production in fiscal year 2028. Christoph Ambland, Nissan’s director of product planning in Europe, reiterated the importance of reliability, stating, “We have to be sure that this technology is reliable, and ready to meet our customers’ expectations.”
