With the introduction of its latest Xiaomi solid-state battery technology for mobile devices and, more importantly, electric vehicles, the company has once again raised the bar for the industry. The company claims that its solid-state batteries have a 33% capacity increase over conventional lithium-ion batteries, with no safety concerns about puncture-related short circuits and fires.
The Chinese tech giant claimed to have made a significant breakthrough, achieving a massive 1,000 Wh/l energy density. That’s more than twice the energy density of most EVs which is currently around 450 Wh/l.
Xiaomi has achieved 1,000 Wh/L energy density with some of its prototype batteries, which is significantly higher than consumer-grade batteries currently available, according to the company’s Weibo account. The technology would allow Xiaomi 13 to offer a 6,000 mAh capacity in the same package size as the current market’s 4,500 mAh capacity.
The Xiaomi solid-state battery technology not only increases capacity but also has a number of advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries.
In extreme cold, such as -20 degrees Celsius, Xiaomi claims that its solid-state batteries can provide up to 20% more power than lithium-ion batteries. This is especially important for users who live in cold climates and have been frustrated by their phone’s battery life dwindling in freezing temperatures.
Furthermore, the Xiaomi solid-state battery technology is safer than traditional lithium-ion batteries because it eliminates the risk of short circuits and fires caused by punctures. This is a significant benefit for users who have previously experienced battery-related safety concerns. Xiaomi, on the other hand, is not yet ready to mass-produce the solid-state batteries.
Companies like Xiaomi may need several years to transition their entire portfolio to solid-state batteries. Nonetheless, Xiaomi’s announcement of breakthrough Xiaomi solid-state battery technology is significant, and it represents a significant step forward in the industry’s development of more efficient and safer battery technology.
The real challenge, as is usually the case with cutting-edge technology, is producing those batteries at scale and making them economically viable. Xiaomi has a long way to go, but if it continues at its current rate, we could see a Xiaomi-made EV powered by a solid-state battery in the coming years.
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