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BMW Teams Up with Samsung to Develop Solid-State Batteries

11/7/2025

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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) partners with Samsung SDI and Solid Power to develop solid-state battery (ASSB) cells for next-generation evaluation vehicles.
The effort uses Solid Power's sulfide-based solid electrolytes.
Initial tests have been conducted on a BMW i7 prototype.
Executives say the collaboration aims to improve safety and energy density, with commercialization expectations for Germany.

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Story summary

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) partners with Samsung SDI and Solid Power to develop solid-state battery (ASSB) cells for next-generation evaluation vehicles.
The effort uses Solid Power's sulfide-based solid electrolytes.
Initial tests have been conducted on a BMW i7 prototype.
Executives say the collaboration aims to improve safety and energy density, with commercialization expectations for Germany.