Semi-solid state batteries are coming to the e-bike industry – and for real this time

[mschwett]

The problem is more the quality of the eBike and battery. $450 ebike like contrivances. They cost as much as a decent battery. IMO accidents waiting to happen.

yes, agree. i don’t understand how you can make and sell an entire e bike for that kind of money. a good pair of cycling shoes cost more

 

[kevinmccune]

yes, agree. i don’t understand how you can make and sell an entire e bike for that kind of money. a good pair of cycling shoes cost more

as "Uncle Joe" said"quantity has a quality all its own",the upside to this ejunk is,you can usually upgrade the junk bucket.

 

[fexixav]

What it means for riders​

If the early claims hold up in real-world use, riders could see several tangible improvements.

First is longevity. A battery that lasts 2–3 times longer fundamentally changes ownership. Instead of planning for a costly replacement after a few years, riders could realistically keep the same battery for close to a decade.

Then there’s charging. Faster charging without long-term degradation could make e-bikes far more convenient for daily use. Think less overnight charging and more “top it off while you grab lunch” type of usage.

Cold-weather performance is another huge win, especially in regions where winter riding has always meant compromised range. A battery that holds onto more of its capacity in freezing temperatures makes e-bikes more viable year-round transportation, and more than just fair-weather tools.

And finally, safety. Reducing reliance on flammable liquid electrolytes could significantly lower the risk of thermal runaway events Ebike Oasis – something that has become an increasingly important issue as e-bike adoption grows in dense urban areas.

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This lines up with what's been driving excitement around next-gen battery chemistries for e-bikes. A few things worth adding: current lithium-ion typically lasts 500-800 charge cycles (2-4 years), so a jump to near a decade would meaningfully cut the biggest recurring cost of e-bike ownership. Fast charging is usually the tradeoff that degrades standard batteries fastest, so removing that penalty would genuinely change daily charging habits. Cold weather is often underrated too, since standard lithium-ion can lose 20-40% of capacity in freezing temps, keeping e-bikes as more of a fair-weather option in colder climates. And thermal runaway risk has become a real public concern with news stories about battery fires in dense cities, so addressing that isn't just theoretical. The big caveat is still "if the early claims hold up," since lab results and marketing don't always survive real-world conditions and manufacturing at scale.

 

[LandoftheGiants]

Tesla 18650s are supposed to last over a decade, or so elon says. Just buy those.
Update: Some say they last 20 years now, we're saved

 

[kevinmccune]

Tesla 18650s are supposed to last over a decade, or so elon says. Just buy those.
Update: Some say they last 20 years now, we're saved

maybe so ,if not for the "human" factor in the equation.

 

[tomjasz]

I'm gonna be dead before I see any real advance on my level! I've waited 13 years so far. And at 75, the dirt nap is closing in. 21700s are still at the heart of my view.

 

[LandoftheGiants]

Yes, I'm afraid we lie in the era of all talk and no action. But on another level what we see is massive over investment/ malinvestment, across nearly all sectors. It was the same in the 1920's with autos and radio etc. The coming Greater Depression will clear it all away and we can consolidate and build from a new leaner base. Spring Summer Fall and Winter.

 

[kevinmccune]

This lines up with what's been driving excitement around next-gen battery chemistries for e-bikes. A few things worth adding: current lithium-ion typically lasts 500-800 charge cycles (2-4 years), so a jump to near a decade would meaningfully cut the biggest recurring cost of e-bike ownership. Fast charging is usually the tradeoff that degrades standard batteries fastest, so removing that penalty would genuinely change daily charging habits. Cold weather is often underrated too, since standard lithium-ion can lose 20-40% of capacity in freezing temps, keeping e-bikes as more of a fair-weather option in colder climates. And thermal runaway risk has become a real public concern with news stories about battery fires in dense cities, so addressing that isn't just theoretical. The big caveat is still "if the early claims hold up," since lab results and marketing don't always survive real-world conditions and manufacturing at scale.

wonder how many ICE vehicles"cook off" in the major metro areas,never seen an electric vehicle burn,gas and diesel ICE vehicles yes more than once,many years ago I heard of a fire caused by a cordless something or other,that's been awhile back in the "Ni-cad" days( when at the end of their useful lives those ni-cad cells can get pretty hot charging-man that's been like 20 yrs ago I wouldn't trade my cordless tools for corded or ICE period!( still in the woods about chainsaws though-seen some pretty impressive demos though,riding mower? heck yes if I could afford!