South Korea to Prioritize AllSolidState Batteries and Other R&D Over Next Five Years with Investment of 400 Billion Plus 8 Trillion Won

According to EnergyTrend, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea released the Battery Industry Technology Roadmap on September 22, citing sources from the South Korean government. Supporting the R&D of sodiumion batteries and allsolidstate batteries is set as a core initiative.

Per the roadmap, the South Korean government will launch new R&D projects worth approximately 400 billion won for the period 20272031. Private enterprises plan to invest around 8 trillion won in R&D and equipment investment from 2026 to 2030.

This roadmap was jointly formulated by the South Korean government together with battery and material enterprises including LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, SK On, POSCO Future M, L&F and EcoPro BM.

Sodiumion batteries are positioned as nextgeneration massmarket batteries. It is planned to develop 160Wh/kggrade products by 2027 and complete the development of 220Wh/kggrade products for commercialization by 2030, mainly targeting massmarket electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS).

Allsolidstate batteries are positioned as highperformance batteries. The world’s first prototype is scheduled to roll out in 2027. Development of 400Wh/kggrade products will be completed in 2028, with commercialization to be achieved by 2030. Target applications cover highperformance electric vehicles, robots, drones and Urban Air Mobility (UAM).

In terms of industrial collaboration, South Korea will foster cooperation among battery manufacturers on product specifications and noncompetitive materials, and advance joint R&D and commercial verification between material suppliers and battery firms. Meanwhile, a BMS data feedback mechanism for automakers will be established to support battery and material R&D, alongside the formulation of nextgeneration battery standards.

For cost reduction, the South Korean government plans to introduce production tax credits and promote the establishment of a battery recycling system. Enterprises will pursue lowcarbon and highefficiency manufacturing processes, the development of lowcost materials, and the localization of core materials. Private companies plan to inject approximately 8 trillion won into R&D and facility construction by 2030.

Source：EnergyTrend