Samsung SDI announced on Monday that it will proceed with mass production of solid-state batteries in 2027 as originally planned.
During a conference call to discuss Q4 2025 results, Park Jong Seon, Vice President and head of Samsung SDI’s Battery Strategy Marketing Division, stated that the company plans to invest in production capacity for the solid-state battery line within this year.
Park explained that while automakers’ electrification plans seem to be facing delays, the robotics market is experiencing rapid growth due to the application of physical AI technology. This has led to increased demand for solid-state batteries in robots, which require high-density energy storage in limited spaces.
He added that Samsung SDI aims to cater to new high-energy-density business opportunities, such as urban air mobility (UAM) for transporting people or cargo using small electric aircraft in cities, and high-altitude platform stations that provide communication and observation during extended flights.
Regarding solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, Park noted that the company has made tangible progress, including signing an MOU with BMW last October to develop test vehicles. He emphasized that all solid-state batteries will be prepared for commercialization according to the planned schedule.
