QuantumScape Corporation, a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, convened its second annual Solid-State Battery Symposium in Kyoto, bringing together senior automotive executives, leading research heads, and top government officials to accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2025 symposium focused heavily on strategic Japanese partnerships, which are emerging as a key driver in global solid-state battery innovation. Breakthroughs in QuantumScape’s production processes and ecosystem collaborations dominated this year’s discussions, reinforcing the company’s progress toward enabling safer, faster-charging, high-energy-density batteries for the next generation of electric vehicles.
Japan Sets 2030 Target for Full-Scale Solid-State Deployment
In a keynote address, Hiroki Aoki, Director of the Battery Industry Division at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing solid-state battery technology.
Japan’s ‘Battery Industry Strategy’ targets the full-scale practical application of all-solid-state batteries around 2030,” Aoki said. “This symposium shows the stakeholders across the supply chain are steadily advancing toward that goal.
The statement highlights Japan’s ambition to lead the global transition to next-generation battery technologies, supported by strong collaboration between government, automakers, and material suppliers.
Industry Leaders Join QuantumScape on the Kyoto Stage
Notable participants included representatives from major QuantumScape partners and potential customers:
- Kazuhiro Doi, Corporate Executive, Nissan
- Atsushi Ogawa, COO, Innovative Research Excellence, Honda R&D
- Nagato Omori, EVP, Murata Manufacturing
These companies are central to Japan’s expanding solid-state battery ecosystem, where QuantumScape’s technology is being evaluated for future electric vehicle platforms.
QuantumScape Highlights Breakthroughs and Strengthens Asia-Pacific Presence
QuantumScape CEO Dr. Siva Sivaram emphasized the role of Japan’s advanced battery ecosystem in accelerating solid-state commercialization.
Japan has always been a leader in battery innovation. We’re proud to have strong support from customers and technology partners as we work to revolutionize energy storage globally,” he said.
The company showcased progress in manufacturing processes, including recent advances that aim to improve scalability and reliability—critical steps toward mass production of solid-state lithium-metal cells.
QuantumScape opened its Kyoto office in 2022 and has since expanded collaboration with ecosystem partners across the Asia-Pacific region. These partnerships support the company’s mission to bring safer, faster-charging, longer-range batteries to market.
A Global Race Toward Next-Generation Batteries
As governments and automakers intensify investment in next-generation battery solutions, events like QuantumScape’s Kyoto Symposium serve as key platforms for aligning technological, policy, and commercial pathways. With Japan targeting 2030 for full-scale adoption, and QuantumScape advancing its solid-state technology roadmap, the momentum behind next-generation lithium-metal batteries continues to accelerate.
QuantumScape’s leadership and strategic partnerships position the company at the forefront of one of the most critical technological transitions shaping the future of electric mobility.
