What is the difference between Lithium-Ion Batteries and Solid-State Batteries?

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Editorial Team - everything PE

Apr 3, 2023

Solid-state batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that uses solid electrolytes instead of liquid electrolytes, which are used by lithium-ion batteries. Solid-state batteries have several advantages over lithium-ion batteries, such as improved safety, higher energy density, and longer cycle life. Solid-state batteries have a lower risk of leakage, thermal runaway, and fires due to the absence of a liquid electrolyte. They are also more resistant to physical damage, making them more durable and reliable. 

Solid-state batteries can offer higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries, which means they can store more energy in the same amount of space. However, solid-state batteries are still in the early stages of development and face several technical challenges, including manufacturing at scale and cost-effectiveness.

Parameters

Solid-State Batteries

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Electrolyte

Solid

Liquid

Safety

Lower risk of leakage, thermal runaway, and fires

Risk of leakage, thermal runaway, and fires

Energy Density

Higher

Lower

Cycle Life

Longer

Shorter

Durability

More resistant to physical damage

Less resistant to physical damage

Manufacturing

Challenging and costly

Well-established and cost-effective

Commercial Availability

Still in the early stages of development

Widely available

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MOHAMMAD TARIQ - AMU

Jan 28, 2024

In solid state battery the electrolyte is solid. Charging time of solid state batteries is greatly reduced. Risk of battery catching fire is also reduced. The battery can give power upto 1200km almost double the current range of EVs. The charging time will be very fast upto 10 minutes or less.