China Sets 2030 Goal for All-Solid-State Battery Deployment

The Government of China has issued its first national-level development plan for the new-type battery industry covering the 15th Five-Year Plan period from 2026 to 2030. Jointly released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other agencies, the strategy targets the initial large-scale application of all-solid-state batteries by 2030. These batteries are prioritized for their higher theoretical energy density, increased safety, and lower costs compared to current lithium-ion technology.

Technical objectives include achieving a cycle life of 15,000 cycles for long-life lithium batteries and reducing product defect rates at leading enterprises to the parts-per-billion level. The plan outlines 19 key tasks to accelerate innovation across the entire supply chain, focusing on advanced electrode materials, new electrolytes, and high-end auxiliary materials. While maintaining a system centered on lithium batteries, China will complement this with sodium and flow batteries, while researching future nuclear and metal-air systems.

The policy marks a strategic shift from scale expansion to high-quality development. The government is elevating the battery sector from a mere component provider to a stand-alone industrial pillar and a foundation for the national energy system. This ecosystem will support electric vehicles, the low-altitude economy, humanoid robotics, aviation, ships, and renewable energy grid stability. The strategy also promotes digitalization and green transformation to expand applications into consumer electronics and agricultural equipment.