Feb. 3 at 1:44 AM
$SES Hyundai is aggressively developing its own electric vehicle batteries, including in-house solid-state "Dream" batteries for potential 2025-2030 deployment to improve range, safety, and cost. The company is investing 1.2 trillion won (
$816 million) in a new R&D center in Anseong, South Korea, to internalize cell design and production.
Key details regarding Hyundai's in-house battery development:
Solid-State Focus: Hyundai is targeting solid-state batteries for future vehicles, aiming for higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety.
R&D and Production Center: A new "Future Mobility Battery Campus" in Anseong, South Korea, is under construction (scheduled for completion in late 2026) to handle R&D, cell design, and pilot production.
In-House Production Plans: Hyundai plans to produce its own battery cells, focusing on pouch-type batteries initially, to reduce reliance on outside suppliers and lower EV costs.
