At the '2026 Next-Generation Battery Technology and Industry Development Conference' held in Shenzhen on May 12, industry consensus emerged that solid-state batteries will achieve stepped commercialization: semi-solid batteries will enter their first mass production year in 2026, prioritized for high-performance scenarios such as low-altitude aircraft and premium EVs; all-solid-state batteries are expected to see demonstration installations in 2027 and mass production after 2030.
Concurrently, sodium-ion batteries are moving beyond a simple low-cost narrative, demonstrating unique value in energy storage and power applications due to their high safety, wide temperature range, and high rate capability, with 2026 potentially being the first year of large-scale adoption in vehicles.
This means B2B buyers in sectors such as electric mobility, energy storage, and industrial equipment should reassess their battery procurement strategies. The phased roadmap for solid-state batteries allows for short-term adoption of semi-solid solutions (starting 2026) while planning for all-solid-state integration after 2030. Meanwhile, sodium-ion batteries now offer a compelling alternative beyond cost—especially for applications demanding safety and extreme temperature performance—reducing reliance on lithium-ion alone.
According to industry sources at the conference, 2026 marks the first mass production year for semi-solid batteries and potentially the first year of large-scale vehicle adoption for sodium-ion batteries. These developments reflect a diversified, application-driven battery landscape.
The clarification of solid-state and sodium battery technology roadmaps provides long-term product planning references for B2B customers. However, given that semi-solid batteries are still in early commercialization, mature liquid lithium battery solutions remain the most reliable and economical immediate choice for industrial drones. We focus on this, leveraging optimized design and rapid prototyping capabilities to help customers complete the entire process from requirement matching to sample delivery within 7-15 days, seizing market opportunities.
