Core Insights - QuantumScape Corp. (QS) reported customer billings of $12.8 million in Q3, indicating a significant shift towards early commercial activity after years of development milestones [1][8] - The company billed Volkswagen's PowerCo for joint development work, showcasing progress in solid-state battery technology and the engagement of automakers [2][8] - This new metric of customer billings is crucial for investors as it reflects the company's transition from R&D to a capital-light licensing model, generating early inflows [3][4] Financial Performance - In Q3, QuantumScape's customer billings highlight real-world progress in joint solid-state battery programs, although the company remains pre-revenue [5][8] - Competitors Solid Power and SES AI have started generating revenues, with Solid Power reporting $7.5 million in Q2 2025 and SES AI reporting $9.3 million in the first half of 2025 [5][6] Market Position - QuantumScape's shares have increased by over 211% in the past year, but this performance lags behind competitors SES AI and Solid Power, which saw increases of 421% and 435%, respectively [7]