Nissan joins new ‘Cheaper Than China’ solid-state EV battery project
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- Nissan announced a three‑year, $4.5 million collaboration with Gelion and the University of Oxford to develop a low‑cost solid‑state lithium‑sulfur EV battery called Cost‑effective, Resilient Solid‑state Li‑S.
- Gelion’s Nano‑Encapsulated Sulfur (NES) cathode replaces expensive nickel and cobalt with abundant sulfur, and the partnership will pool resources to build a high‑power, high‑energy solid‑state battery pack.
- Project will receive roughly $3.2 million in grant funding, covering most of its $4.5 million budget.
- Longspur Capital Limited reported that Gelion’s sulfur‑based cathode can be produced in the West cheaper than China, potentially leveling the playing field for high‑performance batteries.
- Nissan plans a commercial prototype for FY2027 and aims to launch its first solid‑state EV in 2028, building on its Yokohama production line opened Jan 2025 and a partnership with LiCAP Technologies using Activated Dry Electrode technology.
Why it matters: Nissan and Gelion secure $3.2 million in grants to fast‑track a $4.5 million solid‑state battery project, giving Nissan a cost‑competitive edge over Chinese rivals and bolstering the UK’s EV supply chain.
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