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At EV Power Ireland, we’re excited about how solid-state EV batteries are shaping the future of electric driving. In 2026, improvements in battery technology are expected to bring higher energy density, longer range, and faster charging — all because of advances in solid-state battery design.
What Are Solid-State EV Batteries?
Solid-state EV batteries replace the liquid electrolyte used in traditional lithium-ion batteries with a solid material. This change can make batteries safer, more stable, and capable of holding more energy in a smaller, lighter package. That means EVs could travel further on a single charge and charge faster than before.
Leading manufacturers are now moving beyond lab tests toward real production. For example, Geely is working on all-solid-state battery lines that aim for very high energy densities and longer range in future vehicles. You can read more about this at Bike-EV: https://www.bike-ev.com/news/cars/geelys-2026-all-solid-state-battery-production-350-wh-kg-densities-enable-1000-km-ev-range/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
More Range and Faster Charging
One of the biggest benefits of these new batteries is their potential to increase how far an EV can go. Higher energy density means more stored power without adding weight. Some next-generation designs are targeting ranges of 600 km (or more) on a single charge.
Faster charging is another big advantage. Traditional EV charging can take 30 minutes or longer to reach 80 % capacity. With advanced solid-state designs, charging times could be reduced significantly, bringing charging closer to the speed of filling a petrol tank. Learn more about these trends here: https://www.altenergymag.com/news/2025/09/02/solid-state-batteries-driving-the-future-of-electric-vehicles/45988/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Safer and More Reliable
Because solid-state EV batteries use solid electrolytes, they are less prone to overheating and fire risk. This makes them inherently safer than many current lithium-ion packs. Research and pilot production are already underway, pointing toward broader use in the next few years. For a technical overview, see: https://www.bpmforum.org/blog/electric-car-battery-technology-breakthrough-2025-guide/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
What This Means for Drivers
For drivers in Ireland and around the world, these new batteries could mean:
- Longer range on a single charge
- Quicker charging stops
- Better safety and battery life
While full commercial rollout might still be a little while away, the progress in 2026 shows that solid-state EV batteries are rapidly moving from concept to reality.