The Spanish battery developer Basquevolt has unveiled its first standardized battery cell, the BQV400L. According to the company, the cell has a gravimetric energy density of 402 Wh/kg and a capacity of 27 Ah. The cell uses NMC lithium-metal chemistry, enabling a pulse power of 8.9 C. It is produced in Spain, with about 75 percent of its components sourced from Europe.
Polymer Electrolyte as the Technical Core
According to Basquevolt, the BQV400L is the first standardized cell product to utilize the company’s proprietary polymer electrolyte technology. This technology is reportedly suitable for industrial applications in sectors such as automotive manufacturing, aviation, and stationary energy storage. Basquevolt presents the cell as a drop-in solution compatible with existing Gigafactory infrastructure. Therefore, no significant additional manufacturing investments are necessary.
The market launch follows an agreement with Ampere, the electric vehicle and software unit of the Renault Group. In February, the two companies announced their intention to develop lithium-metal batteries for future electric vehicles and validate them under real-world automotive conditions.
Basquevolt views the BQV400L as an intermediate step toward the industrialization of its solid-state battery technology.
Source:
https://basquevolt.com/en/news/news/BASQUEVOLT_Launches_BQV400L
