China's Gotion High-tech Unveils Advanced Batteries & Global Expansion Plans, Targets All-Solid-State Tech
Gotion unveils new cylindrical and prismatic batteries with ultra-fast charging capabilities. Company aims to begin mass production of larger-format cylindrical battery in Q4 2021. Gotion's vertical integration strategy reduces costs and ensures stable production.
The company showcased a Tesla-like cylindrical battery, as well as a prismatic battery with ultra-fast charging capabilities. Gotion also revealed its entry into the race to develop all-solid-state batteries, a technology that could revolutionise the industry.
The new 4695 cylindrical battery, with a diameter of 46 millimeters and a length of 95 millimeters, is set to begin mass production in the fourth quarter of this year. It boasts an impressive energy density of 285 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and can charge from 10% to 70% in just nine minutes. The battery also maintains at least 70% capacity for 2,500 cycles at room temperature. Gotion's vertical integration strategy has allowed them to reduce costs and ensure stable production by minimising dependency on external sources for raw materials.
In addition to the cylindrical battery, Gotion has also introduced the "G-Current" battery, which offers a 5C charge rate and can recharge from a low state of charge to 80% in less than 10 minutes. This prismatic rectangular battery is designed to meet the growing demand for ultra-fast charging in the Chinese market, catering not only to electric vehicle (EV) owners but also to plug-in hybrid drivers. Gotion plans to supply several gigawatt hours (GWh) of capacity to clients with their plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models.
Gotion is also making strides in the development of all-solid-state batteries. The company aims to start trial production by 2027 and achieve volume production by 2030. The prototype battery cell has a capacity of 30 Amp-Hours (Ah) and an energy density of 350 Wh/kg. With a systemic level energy density of 280 Wh/kg, the battery is expected to provide a driving range of 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) on a single charge. Gotion is combining sulfide-based solid electrolytes with silicon-based anodes to enhance the battery's performance.
Despite uncertain geopolitical conditions, Gotion remains committed to its global expansion plans. The company aims to have 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of capacity in each of its major overseas markets by 2030. It already has battery production facilities in Thailand and Europe, and it plans to establish local battery production in the United States by 2026. Gotion's raw material factory in Michigan is set to begin operations later this year, and a $2 billion plant in Illinois is expected to start volume production of battery cells by mid-2025.
Gotion unveils new cylindrical and prismatic batteries with ultra-fast charging capabilities
Company aims to begin mass production of larger-format cylindrical battery in Q4 2021
Gotion's vertical integration strategy reduces costs and ensures stable production
Source: TECHNODE