The battery industry is undergoing a significant transformation as China rapidly develops its new energy sector. Key drivers of this change include solid-state batteries, low-altitude battery technology, artificial intelligence (AI), new energy storage technologies, and material innovations.
As the next generation of power battery technology, solid-state batteries are garnering widespread attention globally. By 2025, several companies have announced timelines for mass production of solid-state batteries or have reported advancements in their technology. The interest in solid-state battery concepts continues to rise in the capital markets. Full solid-state batteries are expected to achieve small-scale production around 2027, addressing two major concerns in electric vehicles: range and safety. This development positions solid-state batteries as a focal point in the global competition for power batteries. Although solid-state batteries offer significant advantages in safety and energy density, challenges remain in terms of technology, cost, and production scale.
With the emergence of the low-altitude economy, new applications and growth opportunities for power batteries are unfolding. Products related to the low-altitude economy include electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) and drones, which cater to both consumer and industrial applications. Battery manufacturers are actively entering this emerging market by launching battery products tailored for low-altitude use and collaborating with eVTOL manufacturers.
In the realm of AI technology, advancements are enhancing battery safety and efficiency. AI enables real-time monitoring of battery state of health (SOH), predicts thermal runaway risks, and optimizes operation and maintenance. This integration of AI into battery technology supports the high-quality development of the power battery industry.
The advancement of new energy storage technologies also presents fresh opportunities for the battery sector. A forum focused on the high-quality development of energy storage batteries and safety technologies will explore intrinsic safety across the entire industry chain. Additionally, the failure analysis and recycling of energy storage batteries remain key concerns within the industry.
Material innovation is another crucial factor driving progress in battery technology. Current research hotspots include the development trends of solid-state power battery technologies, advanced materials for power batteries, and the technological progress of sodium-ion cathode materials. The battery industry is currently in a phase of rapid growth and transformation, with new technologies, materials, and application scenarios continuously emerging, providing vast potential and opportunities for future development.
To help industry players better grasp development trends and understand the current state of relevant technologies, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance will hold its annual conference in 2025 under the theme of “Intelligent, Low-Carbon, Global.” The conference will cover various themes, including the development of solid-state battery technology, battery intelligence, safety protection for energy storage batteries, and advanced materials for power batteries. It will bring together leading experts and industry leaders to share the latest research findings and industry trends.
Established on June 30, 2016, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance is a national, industry-specific, non-profit organization formed voluntarily by enterprises, research institutions, universities, and industry associations engaged in research, design, production, testing, recycling, and utilization of new energy electric vehicles, power batteries, and related materials and technologies. The alliance publishes monthly information on power batteries, including rankings of installed capacity among battery manufacturers, which is recognized as authoritative and reliable by the entire industry.
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