The race is on to develop a car that utilizes a solid-state battery, with just about every major automaker out there investing tons into the technology’s development. This leaves us to wonder which of the electric cars on the market are most likely to make use of a solid-state battery before 2030.
There are tons of big automakers with solid EVs that arecurrently developing the newer type of battery. There are things to consider, though, when picking which vehicles will get the improved architecture first. Solid-state batteries are expensive to produce and methods for their production are still being researched.
We’ve found ten cars from automakers currently developing solid-state batteries that we think are likely to get the technology before the decade is up. These cars are either flagship models that people would pay more for, or EVs that are great other than their limited range.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including TopSpeed and the EPA. The models below have been ranked based on their starting MSRP, from most affordable to most expensive.
10Fiat 500e
Current MSRP: $32,500
Fiat is part of the Stellantis group, who have been investing a ton in the future of solid-state batteries. They have partnered with an energy brand called Factorial to develop their batteries. While Stellantis has their eyes on a sportier car than the 500e to test their solid-state batteries in, it would make sense to upgrade existing electric cars across all their brands.
117 HP
162 LB-FT
37 kWh
Max Range
141 Miles
The 500e is a small city car and currently only manages a fairly short range on a single, despite not having all that much power. Stellantis could definitely upgrade the little Fiat with a solid-state battery to bolster how far it can go and how quickly it can charge, with the latter being the more important factor for someone who wants a city car to begin with.
9Toyota bZ4X
Current MSRP: $37,070
Toyota is perhaps one of the biggest proponents of solid state battery technology, having worked on it since 2012. The brand has said time and time again that they don’t believe EVs will be widely adopted until solid state batteries are usable. This explains why their existing EV, the bZ4X, is so underwhelming, almost as if it was a half-hearted attempt.
201-215 HP
196-248 LB-FT
FWD or AWD
65.5 kWh
252 Miles
The bZ4X was developed alongside the identical Subaru Solterra. The biggest disappointment when it comes to this crossover is its range. The EPA doesn’t give it the most impressive range to begin with, but many owners are finding that in most cases it achieves much less than it should on a single charge. This is definitely something that a solid-state battery could fix.
8Nissan Ariya
Current MSRP: $39,770
Nissan was recently in talks with Honda regarding some kind of partnership. However, one of the big reasons that Nissanwalked away from those negotiationswas that Honda wanted them to scrap all their electric research and utilize Honda’s tech instead. With their research and development and a good existing crossover like the Ariya, it makes sense that the brand was unhappy with this proposition.
214-389 HP
221-442 LB-FT
87 kWh
304 Miles
The Ariya is a pretty peppy little crossover. It comes with either a 63 kWh battery or an 87 kWh one, with the former delivering underwhelming range. The more powerful models also eat through the battery quite quickly, meaning they don’t particularly impress either. With a solid-state battery, the Nissan could deliver a more dense battery pack to support the power-hungry models.
7Alfa Romeo Giulia
Current MSRP: $41,690
Alfa Romeo, like Fiat, also forms part of the Stellantis group. The Giulia is their premium sports sedan and has a ton of character. However, it has been the cause of much speculation, due to the fact that Stellantis has been going back and forth as to whether they want to electrify it, keep it internal combustion, or turn it into a crossover. For the time being, they seem to have settled on offering both ICE and EV versions.
280 HP
306 LB-FT
Driveline
RWD or AWD
As it stands, the 2025 version of the Giulia is still offered only with internal combustion powertrains. At one point, the brand was all in on turning the car into a fully electric model. However, due to the softening of demand, they have stated that they look to offer it both as an EV and with a gas-powered engine. In the brand’s lineup, the electric model would be most likely to get a solid-state battery.
6Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Current MSRP: $59,595
This entry is all but confirmed, with Stellantis gearing up to test the solid-state batteries that they have gotten from Factorial in the Charger EV. The brand is launching a demonstration of the battery tech in the Charger that they plan to have operational and on the road by 2026. This makes it likely that we will see a Dodge putting it into full production before 2030.
496-670 HP
404-627 LB-FT
93.9 kWh
308 Miles
Dodge has put in a ton of effort into keeping the feeling of a muscle car alive in the new Charger. Unfortunately, it hasn’t gone down particularly well, with the idea of an electric muscle car offending most people, and we can’t really blame them. Perhaps a solid-state battery that offers more range and faster charging times will help their case.
5Mercedes-Benz EQS
Current MSRP: $104,400
Mercedes has invested quite aggressively in a number of different companies with the goal of being one of the first companies to offer solid-state batteries in their cars. With solid-state batteries being so expensive to produce, it would make sense that one of the first choices to get the new pack would be their lineup topping EQS.
335-516 HP
419-611 LB-FT
118 kWh
390 Miles
The EQS is already one of the most impressive electric vehicles when it comes to range, as it stands. For 2025, Mercedes improved the battery capacity and regenerative breaking system in the car, making it theGerman EV with the highest rangeright now. Adopting a solid-state battery would only make sense in the EQS.
4BMW i7
Current MSRP: $105,700
BMW has deals with a couple of companies with the aim of getting solid-state batteries into their cars. This approach of not putting all their eggs in one basket has definitely provided them with options moving forward. When they do eventually produce an EV with the new battery technology, it would make sense that it would be their premium i7 saloon.
559-650 HP
549-748 LB-FT
101.7 kWh
321 Miles
The 7-Series has always represented the absolute peak when it comes to luxury travel. The veritable yacht on wheels comes loaded with tech and comfort features. However, the battery packs in the car aren’t exactly class-leading and could definitely use a boost. Solid-state batteries would make a ton of sense in this BMW.
3Chevrolet Corvette
Current MSRP: $106,900
General Motors is another company heavily invested in the future of battery technology. They currently form part of a joint partnership with SES AI to further the development of solid-state batteries. The Chevrolet Corvette may still currently run on petrol, but an electric version of the American sports car is confirmed, attempting to rival things like the electric Porsche 718 and the Dodge Charger EV.
655 HP
470 LB-FT
0-60 MPH
Top Speed
183 MPH
While we wait for the electric Corvette, the hybrid E-Ray demonstrates how Chevrolet has managed to utilize electric power successfully in their coupe. It delivers performance that is nothing short of heroic, with more power and poise than some cars that cost twice as much. Once the EV version hits the market, we could see Chevrolet keeping it ready for a solid-state battery.
2Cadillaq Celestiq
MSRP: $350,000 (EST)
Cadillac is taking a big risk with the Celestiq. This new sedan means the iconic Escalade will no longer be their flagship EV. They are also aiming for a price point which they say will be in the mid-$300,000 range, meaning that they will be taking on brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce. However, if its looks are anything to go off, they might just pull it off.
600 HP
640 LB-FT
111 kWh
300 Miles (Claimed)
While the Clestiq is certainly impressive, with each model being custom-built and a standard 600 horsepower powertrain, its range is a little underwhelming. While probably enough for most drivers, Cadillac’s claimed range of 300 miles is well behind other offerings. A solid-state battery would certainly help keep this new ultra-luxury sedan competitive.
1Honda 0 Series Saloon
MSRP: N/A
Honda is perhaps one of the closest automakers to putting their own solid-state batteries into full-scale production.They have built a pilot lineand aim to get things going as quickly as possible. At CES 2025, Honda showcased an updated version of the 0 Series Saloon, showcasing prototypes on the floor. They plan to put the car into production in the first half of 2026, which curiously lines up with their solid-state battery production schedule.
Future Specifications
As the Honda 0 Saloon is still a prototype, we don’t really know what kind of performance it will offer yet. One thing that Honda has claimed, however, is that the 0 Saloon will utilize NACS charging, with the brand being a part of an effort to install 30,000 charging stations by 2030. They also claim that the Saloon, when charging at home, will be able to automatically charge itself when electricity costs are lower or when renewable energy is available.
