BMW has announced that the maiden fleet of electric vehicles equipped with cutting-edge all-solid-state batteries has commenced road testing. These test vehicles, built upon the existing i7 model, utilize sulfide electrolyte prismatic batteries sourced from Solid Power in the United States. All-solid-state batteries are hailed as a pivotal technology for achieving groundbreaking advancements in electric vehicle range, thanks to their exceptional energy density. This rigorous testing phase aims to gather invaluable data that will pave the way for the next generation of battery technology.
