# Solid-state battery development and integration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/solid-state-battery-development-and-integration > Updated: 2026-08-22T16:26:04.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The battery industry is navigating a transition toward solid-state technology and new charging standards. Major Chinese manufacturers CATL, BYD, and Geely have set 2027 as a target for beginning pilot production of solid-state batteries, which are intended to enhance electric vehicle safety, weight, and range. BYD has specifically focused on patents regarding heat management and material contact during charge cycles. However, industry perspectives on the timeline for automotive adoption vary. Robert Lee, President of LGES North America, indicated that solid-state technology is likely to reach the consumer market via smartphones and small electronics approximately ten years before it becomes viable for electric vehicles. Speaking at a facility in Michigan, Lee explained that while these cells offer superior energy density and charging speeds, the primary obstacle is the difficulty of scaling up manufacturing for the large-format cells required for automotive use. Automakers are currently testing various stages of the technology. Mercedes-Benz has utilized semi-solid state prototypes from Factorial Energy to achieve ranges of approximately 1,200 kilometers, while BMW and Stellantis are also conducting tests with solid and semi-solid state prototypes. In parallel, some manufacturers are prioritizing current lithium-ion optimizations, such as the lithium manganese rich (LMR) cells being developed by LG Energy Solution and General Motors to reduce dependence on nickel and cobalt. Additionally, the European Commission is working on proposals to mandate Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities in new electric vehicles to assist with renewable energy integration and grid stability. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: LG Energy Solution predicts solid-state batteries will hit smartphones before EVs LG Energy Solution predicts solid-state batteries will enter the smartphone market about a decade before electric vehicles due to the manufacturing challenges of scaling up large-format battery cells. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lg-energy-solution-predicts-solid-state-batteries-will-reach-smartphones-before-evs ### 2026-08-12: Battery industry shifts toward 2027 solid-state production and V2G integration CATL and BYD aim for 2027 pilot production of solid-state batteries, while the EU proposes mandating V2G bidirectional charging for new electric vehicles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/battery-industry-shifts-toward-2027-solid-state-production-and-v2g-integration --- Cite as: Solid-state battery development and integration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/solid-state-battery-development-and-integration