China targets mass-produced solid-state batteries by 2030, CATL wary
· Energy · China
Beijing wants large-scale production of solid-state batteries by 2030. CATL, the world's biggest EV battery maker, warns that making the technology affordable is another matter.
Why it matters：Solid-state cells are the next step-change in battery cost and range, so Beijing's push and CATL's caution set expectations for the whole supply chain.
Key points
- Beijing wants large-scale production of the technology by 2030.
- CATL is the world's largest EV battery maker.
- CATL says affordability remains the main obstacle.
Sources (original reporting)
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