With a 3,000-kilometer range and a five-minute full charge time, Huawei's new battery is set to revolutionize the industry.
With the registration of a new solid-state battery that has the potential to completely transform the electric vehicle market, Huawei has raised the alarm. Theoretically, this technology enables a 3,000-kilometer range and a five-minute full charge.
This accomplishment solidifies Huawei's position as a leading manufacturer of solid-state batteries in a sector that is fixated on efficiency and faster production times.
These batteries have long been regarded as the "holy grail" of electric cars. They promise longer travel times, fewer stops for recharging, and, most importantly, increased safety because of energy densities that are significantly higher than those of existing lithium-ion batteries and enhanced thermal stability.
According to Hybrids and Electric magazine, Huawei's patent application outlines a battery with an energy density of 400 to 500 Wh/kg, which is much higher than the industry standard. It also offers a novel way to enhance these batteries' electrochemical stability by incorporating nitrogen into sulfur electrolytes.
This strategy seeks to resolve undesired reactions at the lithium surface, one of the main technical problems that have impeded the commercialization of solid-state batteries. Even though Huawei's stated specs—3,000 kilometers of range and five minutes for a full charge—seem nearly perfect, the industry is already reacting to their appearance.
Large manufacturers from Germany to Japan are still investing in this kind of technology. While Mercedes and Volkswagen are working with specialized startups, Toyota intends to introduce its first vehicles with solid-state batteries in 2027.
Actually, no one has been able to successfully commercialize these batteries on a large scale as of yet. However, the power dynamics in this industry are shifting due to the quick development of Chinese businesses.