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New solid-state development partnerships announced (June–July 2026)

Solid State Battery Market 2025 to 2032: Commercialization Trajectory and the Electrification of Energy Storage →
What Changed

Factorial Energy signed an MoU with SK On (July 2026) to evaluate manufacturing pathways for its FEST solid-state cells using SK On's lithium-ion production infrastructure. QuantumScape entered a multi-year joint research agreement with Honda R&D (June 2026). These are early-stage programs, with the market still projecting commercialization growth from US$ 1.58 billion in 2025 toward US$ 15.4 billion by 2033 (30.8% CAGR).

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Recommended Actions 1

Track partnership milestones for qualification readiness

Early alliances between cell developers and incumbent manufacturers signal which suppliers and pathways will likely reach commercial scale first, informing early qualification of solid-state supply options.

Evidence 2
openpr.com

Source · openpr.com

# Solid-State Battery Market to Reach US$ 15.4 Billion by 2033 as Automaker Development Programs Push Toward Commercial EV Deployment The Solid-State Battery Market is valued at US$ 1.58 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 15.4 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 30.8% during the forecast period (2026-2033).The market is rapidly evolving from an emerging battery technology into a strat