Getting Serious About The BEV Segment, Nissan Exhibition On The Solid State Battery Production Line In Japan

Nissan Battery Factory in Japan (PHOTO: Doc: Nissan Newsroom)

JAKARTA - Competition in the environmentally friendly vehicle segment is increasingly real, and one of the car manufacturers from Japan, Nissan, does not want to miss the carriages by getting serious about working on the segment.

According to a company release report, quoted on Wednesday, April 17, Nissan exhibited a solid-state battery pilot line under construction at the Yokohama Factory in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is undeniable that batteries are one of the important components for electric vehicles.

The Japanese brand said that this pilot route aims to further encourage the development and innovative manufacturing technology for batteries.

And in line with the company's long-term vision until 2030, which aims to launch a variety of electric vehicles equipped with these batteries starting from the physical year of 2028.

As is known, the all-solid-state battery will be a game changer for electric vehicles, as it has a potential energy density of about double conventional lithium-ion batteries, even much shorter charging times due to superior charging and emptying performances, and lower costs due to more energy efficient.

The company is currently conducting extensive research and development, ranging from research on molecular-level battery materials to the development of electric vehicles, and even the development of cities using electric vehicles as battery storage. Utilizing this experience, Nissan improved development with the aim of practical implementation.

Nissan plans to use solid-state batteries in various segments of vehicles, including pickup trucks, thus making its electric vehicles more competitive.