Advancing Electric Vehicle Technologies: A Comparative Analysis of Lithium-Ion and Emerging Solid-State Battery Systems

Abstract

This paper examines the evolving battery technology landscape within the electric vehicle (EV) industry, with a particular focus on the shift towards solid-state batteries as a promising alternative to the dominant lithium-ion technologies. While lithium-ion batteries currently lead the market, their inherent drawbacks such as flammability, dendrite growth, and thermal instability are significant impediments to the rapid adoption of EV technologies. Solid-state batteries are highlighted as a viable and superior alternative due to their enhanced energy density and safety profiles. The paper also explores modelling techniques instrumental in enhancing the performance and longevity of lithium-ion and solid-state solutions, potentially accelerating the shift towards EVs in pursuit of global net-zero objectives..