Automaker’s Solid-State Battery Claim Hits Wall of Skepticism

Claims about the readiness of a solid-state battery set to be used in a new model from an Alibaba-backed electric-vehicle (EV) maker has sparked skepticism among industry experts, who argued that such a battery is still far from being mass produced due to technological hurdles.

Liu Tao, co-CEO of IM Motors, said on social media Monday that his company’s L6 sedan, expected for launch in May, will be the first car to be fitted with a solid-state cell that supports ultra-fast charging technology and is capable of delivering a range of 1,000 kilometers on a single charge.