Anode-free cell (QSE-5) B-samples ship
2024QuantumScape
QuantumScape shipped B-samples of its QSE-5 lithium-metal cell (~844 Wh/L) to automotive customers for qualification — a step from prototype toward a product.
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QuantumScape
Profile
VW-backed US solid-state pure-play; shipping anode-free lithium-metal cell (QSE-5) samples.
Editorial profile — compiled by us from public sources.
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- San Jose, CA, US
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Roadmap & milestones
Honda signs multi-year QuantumScape solid-state deal
~ 2026-06QuantumScape / Honda R&D
QuantumScape signed a multi-year joint research agreement with Honda R&D to co-develop its lithium-metal solid-state battery platform and the associated manufacturing processes — following Honda's completion of a hands-on technology evaluation and benchmarking. A second major automaker (alongside VW's PowerCo) validating QuantumScape's cells, though both sides stress development and manufacturing scale-up, not yet commercial production.
