Nissan and LiCAP Eyes Accelerating Solid-State Battery Tech

Nissan is doubling down on its electric future with a new partnership with U.S.-based LiCAP Technologies. The deal sees both companies work on dry cathode electrode tech for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), the holy grail of next-gen EVs.

What makes dry electrodes special is how simple and clean they are to make. Unlike the old solvent-based method, there’s no drying or recovery process involved. That means lower costs, less waste, and a lighter footprint on the environment.

The problem has always been making it work at scale. That’s where LiCAP’s Activated Dry Electrode tech comes in, promising the kind of efficiency needed to bring solid-state batteries closer to mass production.

Nissan has already fired up its pilot production line, which started running in early 2025. The goal is to have its first EVs running on in-house solid-state batteries by 2028, and this new collaboration could shave precious time off that target.

For LiCAP, the deal is just as important. CEO Dr. Linda Zhong said the partnership shows a shared commitment to building batteries that are cleaner and easier to produce, while still being ready for global EV platforms.

By joining forces, Nissan and LiCAP are positioning themselves at the forefront of solid-state battery innovation, a move that could reshape Nissan’s EV manufacturing and set new standards for performance, efficiency, and sustainability.