Future Trends of Lithium-ion Polymer Batteries

A. Solid-state battery industrialization becomes mainstream

Breakthrough in Electrolyte Technology: Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Electrolyte Technology Significantly Enhances Safety (Wide Temperature Range from -40°C to 120°C) and Resolves Solid-Solid Interface Contact Challenges via Supercritical Coating Technology. The first all-solid-state mass production line has been established by 2025.

Application Scenario Expansion: In 2025, prioritize the implementation of electric bicycle battery swapping and grid energy storage. By 2026, focus on penetrating the robotics, drone, and passenger vehicle sectors, aiming for an annual revenue exceeding 100 million.

Industry Chain Collaboration Acceleration: Leading companies such as Hongqi and SVOLT have unveiled solid-state battery prototypes and new electrolyte separators (ion conductivity +10%), while CATL's patent strategy drives accelerated engineering progress.

 

B. High-Performance Materials and Structural Innovation

Energy density leap: Semi-solid-state batteries achieve an energy density breakthrough of 400Wh/kg, with UAV-specific batteries supporting ultra-high-rate discharge of 10C-150C and significantly optimized high-low temperature stability.

Lightweighting and Safety: Thickness reduced to under 0.5mm (300% improvement in foldable screen compatibility), thermal runaway temperature increased by 41.7°C (no combustion upon puncture), and separator technology upgraded (pressure resistance ≥130kN).

Improved Manufacturing Precision: Tab burrs ≤0.1μm, separator porosity deviation <3%, and mass production reduces unit price variance to within 10% ($0.13/Wh by 2025).

 

C. Diversification of Technical Routes and Scenario Customization

Sodium-Lithium Synergy Layout: CATL Introduces Sodium-Ion Batteries for Light Commercial Vehicles, Aiming to Expand into Battery Swapping/Storage Fields, Forming a Parallel Structure of Liquid Lithium Batteries, Solid-State, and Sodium Batteries.

Scene-based Product Emergence: SVOLT releases the world's largest plug-in hybrid battery pack, popularizes 2C fast charging solutions in consumer electronics (e.g., 18-hour endurance smartwatches), and achieves an energy density of 405Wh/L in industrial energy storage modules.

Emerging Markets Drive Growth: High-rate lithium batteries account for 20%-30% of the European market share, with surging demand in premium applications such as specialized drones and power tools.

 

D. Strengthening Sustainable Development and Safety Standards

Environmental Process Upgrade: The supply chain focuses on monitoring solvent dehydration (moisture <20ppm) and nitrogen feeding of lithium hexafluorophosphate to reduce pollution risks.

Safety Certification System: Prioritize suppliers that have passed the UN38.3 vibration test and GB 38031 fire resistance certification, with 100% water-based fire suppression coverage and mandatory forced air cooling emergency measures.

 

Comprehensive Forecast: Solid-state battery industrialization and high-rate performance optimization will be the competitive focus in 2026, while polymer batteries will maintain at least five years of technological advantage due to their safety and design flexibility. Before 2030, the market size is projected to expand at an annual growth rate of 26%, driven primarily by new energy vehicles, energy storage, and smart wearable devices.

A. Solid-state battery industrialization becomes mainstream

Breakthrough in Electrolyte Technology: Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Electrolyte Technology Significantly Enhances Safety (Wide Temperature Range from -40°C to 120°C) and Resolves Solid-Solid Interface Contact Challenges via Supercritical Coating Technology. The first all-solid-state mass production line has been established by 2025.

Application Scenario Expansion: In 2025, prioritize the implementation of electric bicycle battery swapping and grid energy storage. By 2026, focus on penetrating the robotics, drone, and passenger vehicle sectors, aiming for an annual revenue exceeding 100 million.

Industry Chain Collaboration Acceleration: Leading companies such as Hongqi and SVOLT have unveiled solid-state battery prototypes and new electrolyte separators (ion conductivity +10%), while CATL's patent strategy drives accelerated engineering progress.

 

B. High-Performance Materials and Structural Innovation

Energy density leap: Semi-solid-state batteries achieve an energy density breakthrough of 400Wh/kg, with UAV-specific batteries supporting ultra-high-rate discharge of 10C-150C and significantly optimized high-low temperature stability.

Lightweighting and Safety: Thickness reduced to under 0.5mm (300% improvement in foldable screen compatibility), thermal runaway temperature increased by 41.7°C (no combustion upon puncture), and separator technology upgraded (pressure resistance ≥130kN).

Improved Manufacturing Precision: Tab burrs ≤0.1μm, separator porosity deviation <3%, and mass production reduces unit price variance to within 10% ($0.13/Wh by 2025).

 

C. Diversification of Technical Routes and Scenario Customization

Sodium-Lithium Synergy Layout: CATL Introduces Sodium-Ion Batteries for Light Commercial Vehicles, Aiming to Expand into Battery Swapping/Storage Fields, Forming a Parallel Structure of Liquid Lithium Batteries, Solid-State, and Sodium Batteries.

Scene-based Product Emergence: SVOLT releases the world's largest plug-in hybrid battery pack, popularizes 2C fast charging solutions in consumer electronics (e.g., 18-hour endurance smartwatches), and achieves an energy density of 405Wh/L in industrial energy storage modules.

Emerging Markets Drive Growth: High-rate lithium batteries account for 20%-30% of the European market share, with surging demand in premium applications such as specialized drones and power tools.

 

D. Strengthening Sustainable Development and Safety Standards

Environmental Process Upgrade: The supply chain focuses on monitoring solvent dehydration (moisture <20ppm) and nitrogen feeding of lithium hexafluorophosphate to reduce pollution risks.

Safety Certification System: Prioritize suppliers that have passed the UN38.3 vibration test and GB 38031 fire resistance certification, with 100% water-based fire suppression coverage and mandatory forced air cooling emergency measures.

 

Comprehensive Forecast: Solid-state battery industrialization and high-rate performance optimization will be the competitive focus in 2026, while polymer batteries will maintain at least five years of technological advantage due to their safety and design flexibility. Before 2030, the market size is projected to expand at an annual growth rate of 26%, driven primarily by new energy vehicles, energy storage, and smart wearable devices.