Samsung has announced that its long-anticipated EV batteries will be ready for mass-production in 2026. They are smaller, lighter and safer, capable of driving 600 miles, and reach a full charge within 9 minutes. Typically, a lithium-ion battery pack in a modern EV charges from 10% to 80% in around 45 minutes, and has a limited range of about 300 miles. All-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells use solid electrolyte instead of the liquid electrolyte found in a lithium-ion battery. ASSB cells offer superior safety, as they aren’t flammable, and last for 20 years, or 2,000 charges, equating to 1.2 million miles. Under an agreement with BMW and American battery expert Solid Power, BMW will develop modules and packs for ASSB cells to fit into their next-generation EVs, expected in late 2026. ASSBs will also debut in some smaller Samsung devices in 2026, including the Galaxy Ring fitness tracker, as a way of testing the new power supplies in the real world before incorporating them into smartphones, laptops and other devices.
