Honda is taking a bold step forward with its new solid-state battery production line at the R&D facility in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Honda is using a roll-pressing technique to boost power density by applying a thin electrode material onto a foil. This process includes:
- Drying
- Compression through roll pressing
- Roll-bonding of positive and negative sheets
- Final lamination to form the battery
Covering 295,000 square feet, this facility is more than just a testing space. It's a comprehensive setup designed to refine manufacturing processes, including:
- The development of solid-state batteries
- Determining the basic specifications of cells
- Pilot Production Start: January 2025
- Series Production: Scheduled for the second half of the 2020s in Honda's battery-electric vehicles (BEVs)
Honda's production site, far from being just a prototype, marks a significant push toward launching solid-state batteries within this decade.
Honda's R&D site in Sakura City is leading the way in mainstream solid-state batteries by refining their innovative roll-pressing technique. With plans for large-scale production by 2025, Honda is poised to revolutionize EV technology with more robust battery capabilities. Will Honda outpace its competitors in this electrifying race? Only time will tell.
