Yang Zi Wan Bao Wang·2025-09-22 09:11Core Insights - Panasonic Energy, a subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings, is focusing on the production of solid-state batteries, which are considered a promising candidate for next-generation battery technology [1] - The solid-state battery technology could increase the range of Tesla's Model Y by nearly 145 kilometers, enhancing its current range of 435 kilometers [1] - Electric vehicle owners express high expectations for the solid-state battery, which could potentially extend the range to 580 kilometers [1] Company Developments - Panasonic Energy aims to achieve sample shipments of solid-state batteries by the fiscal year 2026 [1] - By the end of 2027, the technology is expected to offer "world-leading" capacity [1] Technical Aspects - The design of the solid-state battery eliminates the anode during the manufacturing phase, allowing the battery to form a lithium metal anode upon first charging [1] - This design change creates more space for active cathode materials (nickel, cobalt, and aluminum), thereby increasing battery power capacity without altering its size [1]