QuantumScape

QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications. The company works to revolutionize the battery industry by producing a solid-state battery that will provide a substantially higher level of battery storage than other batteries currently on the market. It manufactures lithium batteries aimed to accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The company’s innovative approach could significantly impact the future of electric transportation and renewable energy integration. Jagdeep Singh founded the company in San Jose, California in 2010.

Solid-State Lithium-Metal Battery Technology
QuantumScape's core technology focuses on solid-state lithium-metal batteries, which aim to improve energy density, charging speed, and safety compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Anode-Free Cell Design
The company has developed an anode-less cell design to enhance energy density while reducing material costs and simplifying manufacturing processes.

QSE-5
The QSE-5 is QuantumScape's planned first commercial product, a ~5 amp-hour cell designed for automotive applications, featuring high energy density and efficient packaging.

Alpha-2 Prototypes
These prototypes are a significant step towards the QSE-5, offering improved energy density and packaging efficiency for testing by automotive customers.

Solid Ceramic Separator
A proprietary solid-state ceramic separator is used in QuantumScape's batteries, enabling the elimination of the graphite/silicon host material from the anode and manufacturing the cell entirely anode-free.