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Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standards

As next-gen EV tech accelerates, the global standard agency’s nod could allow Beijing to export its domestic testing benchmarks worldwide

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Solid-state batteries are widely seen as a superior alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries that rely on liquid or gel-based materials. Photo: Shutterstock
Mandy Zuoin Shanghai

A Chinese-proposed international standard for automotive solid-state batteries has been approved as a new work item by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – marking the first of its kind for the advanced power systems and the nation’s latest effort to shape rules in emerging industries.

Led by China, with input from technical experts in France, Japan, South Korea and other countries, the proposal outlined application guidelines, items and conditions for testing rechargeable lithium-ion solid-state batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), according to an official statement by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).

The governmental agency said the framework would draw on domestic research and development benchmarks to standardise testing specifications for solid-state batteries, which are widely viewed as the next frontier for EV power systems.

While EVs on the market today mostly run on liquid-electrolyte lithium-ion batteries, solid-state alternatives are only beginning to see early, limited commercialisation. Beyond cars, their enhanced stability and performance across extreme temperatures have positioned them as promising power sources for emerging sectors, including humanoid robots, drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
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