MG Ensures EVs With Solid-State Battery Will Not Be More Expensive Than The Latest Model

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JAKARTA - Some time ago, Morris Garage (MG) announced his commitment by launching a solid-state battery technology electric car next year.

With the latest technology developed by the British brand, it will certainly be a question whether EVs armed with solid-state batteries will be expensive. However, MG ensures that the price of future electric vehicles will not be more expensive than the current line.

"The first new Model to launch next year's MG brand may be equipped with a semi-solid battery at a low price," Zhou Yan was quoted as saying by Autocar's Weibo social media platform, Wednesday, December 18.

The manufacturer also confirmed that this new battery will be the standard equipment for the next EV model. Unfortunately, the automotive manufacturer is still reluctant to name it.

Solid-state batteries promise a significant increase in energy density, range, charging speed, and thermal stability compared to lithium ion batteries used in current electric vehicles.

In addition, solid-state batteries are also claimed to have a longer life, can be used in a wider temperature range, and safer because they are not flammable or leaking.

However, performance challenges, intensive development, manufacturing complexity, and supply chain bottlenecks have so far made it too expensive for large-scale production in the automotive sector.

MG plans to introduce this system by using solid elements and liquid gel electrolytes, instead of completely solid electrolyte.

Meanwhile, other brands under the auspices of the same company as IM Motors have launched L7 in the form of a sedan that has the technology. The solid-state battery was developed with Chinese battery specialist Jiangsu Qingtao.