Panasonic’s anode-free EV battery promises longer range
Panasonic targets 2027 for an anode-free EV battery with extra range
Panasonic’s anode-free EV battery promises longer range
Panasonic unveils an anode-free EV battery slated for 2027, promising extra range—up to 145 km more in a Model Y—and enabling lighter, cheaper packs.
2025-09-18T10:38:56+03:00
2025-09-18T10:38:56+03:00
2025-09-18T10:38:56+03:00
Panasonic has announced a next-generation battery it plans to bring to market by the end of 2027. The technology is built around an anode-free design, where the lithium anode forms after the first charge. That frees up space for more cathode materials—nickel, cobalt, and aluminum—boosting capacity without increasing overall size.By the company’s calculations, a Tesla Model Y could travel 145 km farther with a battery of the same dimensions. Carmakers could also opt for lighter and potentially cheaper versions while holding range steady. In parallel, Panasonic is working to reduce the share of nickel to trim costs.Several major players are pursuing anode-free concepts, but the Japanese manufacturer maintains its solution will deliver world-class results. Pricing remains an open question; even so, the trajectory positions Panasonic as a significant force in the next phase of the EV market.If the timeline holds, these cells could be a genuine breakthrough, shifting the balance among electric models—particularly in the high-volume segment. The promise of extra range without a bulkier pack is exactly the kind of progress that tends to move the needle for everyday buyers.
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Panasonic targets 2027 for an anode-free EV battery with extra range
Panasonic unveils an anode-free EV battery slated for 2027, promising extra range—up to 145 km more in a Model Y—and enabling lighter, cheaper packs.
Michael Powers, Editor
Panasonic has announced a next-generation battery it plans to bring to market by the end of 2027. The technology is built around an anode-free design, where the lithium anode forms after the first charge. That frees up space for more cathode materials—nickel, cobalt, and aluminum—boosting capacity without increasing overall size.
By the company’s calculations, a Tesla Model Y could travel 145 km farther with a battery of the same dimensions. Carmakers could also opt for lighter and potentially cheaper versions while holding range steady. In parallel, Panasonic is working to reduce the share of nickel to trim costs.
Several major players are pursuing anode-free concepts, but the Japanese manufacturer maintains its solution will deliver world-class results. Pricing remains an open question; even so, the trajectory positions Panasonic as a significant force in the next phase of the EV market.
If the timeline holds, these cells could be a genuine breakthrough, shifting the balance among electric models—particularly in the high-volume segment. The promise of extra range without a bulkier pack is exactly the kind of progress that tends to move the needle for everyday buyers.
