Are Electric Vehicles Mature Yet?

[RicardoAnn]

Not yet fully mature. Currently, the main issue with electric vehicles is the insufficient energy density of batteries, which means that to achieve longer ranges, more batteries need to be installed. Below is additional information: Mainstream Range: Adding more batteries increases weight, so range cannot be significantly improved simply by adding more batteries. Currently, the mainstream range is around 600 kilometers. Charging Speed Not Fast Enough: Although high-power fast charging is available in many places, due to limitations in battery technology, the charging rate is not very high. Moreover, sustained high-power charging is not feasible. Therefore, even with fast charging, it still takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour. Safety Still Needs Improvement: While system safety has greatly improved, concerns about safety still persist. The solution to all these issues lies in solid-state batteries—energy density will be significantly higher. Since the electrolyte is solid, the impact of low temperatures and punctures will be much smaller.