Nissan teams up with LiCAP on all-solid-state battery production
The partnership focuses on advancing dry electrode production methods, which are considered key to enabling cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manufacturing of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) at scale. Unlike conventional solvent-based methods, dry electrode production eliminates the need for energy-intensive drying and solvent recovery, cutting both costs and environmental impact. Nissan highlighted that scaling this approach to mass production presents challenges in maintaining high production efficiency, which the partnership with LiCAP aims to address.
Nissan has been pursuing all-solid-state battery research as part of its electrification strategy. In January 2025, the company began operating a dedicated pilot line for ASSBs in Yokohama, Japan, supporting the validation and scale-up of manufacturing technologies. The carmaker plans to introduce its first electric vehicles equipped with in-house developed all-solid-state batteries by fiscal year 2028.
By focusing on electrode process innovation, Nissan aims to establish the foundation for mass-producing high-performance ASSBs, positioning the company to expand its future electric vehicle portfolio. “The partnership with LiCAP will allow us to advance our dry electrode production process technology and bring us closer to realising all-solid-state batteries in mass production,” Nissan stated.
According to Nissan, all-solid-state batteries promise higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety compared to current lithium-ion technology, making them a central pillar of its next-generation EV roadmap. The collaboration with LiCAP is intended to reduce production barriers, enhance efficiency, and accelerate the timeline to commercialisation.
LiCAP’s proprietary Activated Dry Electrode technology is designed to offer advantages in efficiency and performance compared to traditional processes. It is used to manufacture free-standing cathode films without the use of toxic solvents. It also eliminates the need for energy-intensive drying steps and solvent recovery systems, offering a more sustainable alternative to conventional slurry-based electrode fabrication. LiCAP just recently announced that it installed and tested a 300 MWh roll-to-roll dry electrode production line in Sacramento, California.
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