Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Panasonic Aims to Develop Higher-Capacity EV Battery
Panasonic is working on a new battery that could make electric cars go further.
The company is developing a new type of battery that doesn't have an anode at the beginning, which should make it hold more energy.
This could allow Tesla's Model Y to go about 90 more miles on a single charge.
Panasonic could also use this tech to create lighter and cheaper batteries without losing driving range.
The company recently opened a new battery factory in Kansas to help with production.
Panasonic is developing a higher-capacity battery.
The technology aims to increase energy density by removing the anode during manufacturing.
This could increase Tesla Model Y's range by nearly 90 miles.
Panasonic's new battery is targeted to be complete by the end of 2027.
Panasonic recently opened a new lithium-ion battery factory in Kansas.
- Who
- Panasonic
- What
- Developing a higher-capacity battery for EVs, potentially increasing driving range and lowering costs.
- When
- Targeting the end of 2027 for completion.
- Where
- Focusing on production in its US facilities, including De Soto, Kansas.
- Why
- To increase energy density, extend EV driving range, and potentially lower costs.
- Company
- Panasonic
- Technology
- Anode-free battery
- Target Date
- End of 2027
- Potential Range Increase (Model Y)
- Up to 90 miles
- Current US Battery Production Capacity
- Approximately 73 GWh a year
- Battery location
- De Soto, Kansas