Overview
- Under the agreement, Solid Power supplies a sulfide‑based solid electrolyte, Samsung SDI integrates the material into cell components and manufactures cells, and BMW develops modules and packs for testing.
- The partners will assess cell performance against agreed parameters before installing qualified units in next‑generation BMW evaluation vehicles.
- The collaboration formalizes and expands BMW’s solid‑state work with Solid Power dating to 2017 by adding Samsung SDI’s pilot‑line manufacturing capability established in 2023.
- All‑solid‑state batteries offer potential gains in energy density and safety compared with conventional lithium‑ion cells, but real‑world validation, scaling and cost reduction remain prerequisites for commercialization.
- Local media report that Samsung SDI targets 2027 for initial commercialization, while BMW and broader industry expectations often point toward around 2030 for wider adoption.