Gotion aims for 400 Wh/kg in solid-state batteries.
Gotion High-tech has announced new targets for its solid-state batteries. The Chinese cell manufacturer, in which Volkswagen holds a stake, aims for an energy density of 400 Wh/kg for its Jinshi cells and long-term costs of around $150 per kWh.
Gotion plans to build a 2-GWh production line for its solid-state batteries.
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At the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei, Gotion unveiled its new targets. The battery manufacturer highlighted further progress in industrializing its all-solid-state batteries.
According to reports from CarNewsChina, the manufacturer aims for an energy density of 400 Wh/kg. Previously, Gotion had set a target of 350 Wh/kg for its sulfide-based solid-state cells. The report does not specify when this new target will be achieved in production-ready cells. Gotion also has a more concrete goal regarding costs. In the long term, the solid-state cells are expected to reach what is known as the “one-yuan era,” meaning around one yuan per watt-hour, or approximately 150 US dollars per kWh. However, according to media reports, this would still be significantly higher than the current average prices of Chinese LFP cells.
The current development stage builds upon several previous steps. As early as 2025, Gotion put into operation a pilot production line with an annual capacity of 0.2 GWh. The all-solid-state cells manufactured there have already been integrated into vehicles and tested on roads, according to the company. For that generation of cells, Gotion cited an energy density of 350 Wh/kg.
Gotion advances industrialization gradually
In 2024, the company announced its intention to start with smaller production volumes in 2027 and aim for mass production by 2030. Since then, the planning has progressed further: In March 2026, Gotion finalized the design for a solid-state battery production line with an annual capacity of 2 GWh, according to CarNewsChina.
Meanwhile, Gotion is acquiring additional expertise in materials. At the beginning of 2026, the battery manufacturer agreed to collaborate with BASF on high-performance materials for solid-state batteries. Both companies aim explicitly to address technical challenges in the path toward commercialization and jointly explore opportunities for a future market launch.
Gotion also cites additional safety tests conducted on its cells. During penetration and high-temperature tests, these cells produced neither smoke nor flames. The Chinese company is one of the largest battery manufacturers in the country, operating 20 production sites worldwide. According to China EV DataTracker, as of August 2026, Gotion had an installed battery capacity of 4.61 GWh, ranking it fifth in the Chinese market. Volkswagen is the largest shareholder in Gotion and aims to strengthen its ties with the Chinese partner further in Europe as well, with plans for a major deal based on three joint ventures.
