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Volkswagen brings revolutionary battery technologies to the road!
Volkswagen and PowerCo unveil innovative battery technologies in Salzgitter, including the first solid-state battery for electric vehicles.
Volkswagen brings revolutionary battery technologies to the road!
There is news from the world of electromobility that is exciting not only for car fans, but for everyone who is interested in green technologies. At the IAA Mobility 2025, the Volkswagen Group, PowerCo and Elli presented the latest generation of batteries and energy technologies. A real treat: the world premiere of the group's first test vehicle equipped with a solid-state battery. This innovative technology promises a longer range and shorter charging times, thereby improving mobility for all electric car lovers. As BatteriesNews reports, Volkswagen is developing solid-state batteries in collaboration with QuantumScape, which is bringing a breath of fresh air to the industry.
PowerCo's newly developed Unified Cell is about to enter series production and will be used in the new Electric Urban Car Family from Volkswagen, ŠKODA and CUPRA. This cell aims to improve the performance and cost efficiency of electric vehicles. Particularly noteworthy: It has an energy density of around 660 Wh/l - that means a 10% improvement compared to previous cells. Production is scheduled to begin at the Gigafactory in Salzgitter at the end of this year.
The advantages of the Unified Cell
A major goal behind the Unified Cell is to create a global technology platform. Volkswagen plans to use these cells in up to 80% of its electric vehicle models. This could reduce the cost of batteries by up to 50% and use different chemistries for different types of vehicles. LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are intended for short-range vehicles, while high-manganese and NMC (lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt) cells are used for longer-range models.
PowerCo wants to enable car manufacturers to produce more efficiently and cost-effectively. Similar cell dimensions are key because they make it easier to reuse manufacturing equipment - and that makes for good business!
Elli's energy system
But it's not just about battery innovation: Elli will build a large-scale storage system in Salzgitter, which should be ready for operation at the end of 2025 with a capacity of 20 MW and 40 MWh. This system will support the energy and trading systems and help manage demand for renewable energy. BatteriesNews emphasizes that Volkswagen and Elli want to make a sustainable contribution to the energy transition in Europe.
In summary, it can be said that with these developments the Volkswagen Group is not only making its electric vehicles future-proof, but is also taking a decisive step towards sustainability and energy independence in Europe. Some car fans will definitely be looking forward to the new models.