China aims to achieve the initial large-scale application of all-solid-state batteries by 2030 as part of a new five-year development plan designed to accelerate next-generation battery technology from research toward commercialization.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the battery industry development plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period on Monday, outlining development priorities for 2026 through 2030.
The document, dated September 14, was jointly issued by seven government agencies, including MIIT, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Transport.
Solid-State Batteries Identified as Key Priority
The plan calls for steady growth in China’s battery industry through 2030, supported by advances in electrode materials, new electrolytes and high-end auxiliary materials.
All-solid-state batteries are identified as a major technological priority. The government plans to accelerate commercialization technologies by improving ionic conductivity and cycling stability while reducing costs.
The roadmap calls for improvements in interfacial contact, longer cycle life, pressure-system engineering and scaled production of high-performance solid electrolytes.
It also encourages the development of manufacturing equipment for solid-state batteries, including isostatic presses.
Advanced Battery Materials and Long-Life Cells
China’s roadmap calls for high-voltage, high-capacity cathode materials to be combined with lithium-metal-based anodes and anode-free battery designs.
The plan also sets a target for long-life lithium batteries to achieve 15,000 charge-discharge cycles. Leading battery manufacturers are expected to pursue product defect rates at the parts-per-billion (PPB) level.
These targets are intended to support improvements in battery durability, manufacturing quality and the commercialization of advanced battery technologies.
Lithium and Sodium Batteries to Form Core Supply System
China plans to establish a battery supply system centered on lithium batteries while developing sodium-ion and flow batteries as complementary technologies.
The plan specifically calls for stronger commercialization capabilities for all-solid-state and ultrafast-charging batteries.
For sodium batteries, the roadmap highlights cost, safety and resource availability as potential advantages. Development priorities include cold-resistant, high-energy-density power batteries and energy storage batteries capable of long operating lives.
Supply Chain Security and Industry Consolidation
The development plan also addresses consolidation and security across the battery supply chain.
It supports corporate mergers and restructuring while calling for faster exploration and development of domestic lithium, cobalt and other mineral resources.
The measures are intended to strengthen the domestic supply of key battery materials and support the industry’s development through the 2030 planning period.
Battery Recycling and Digital Identity
Battery recycling is another focus of the plan. Companies are required to establish used-battery collection systems that correspond to their sales volumes.
The document also encourages battery manufacturers to establish recycling capabilities in major export markets where conditions allow.
China further plans to introduce a digital identity management system for products including new energy vehicle power batteries. The system would explore internationally accepted battery passport arrangements and promote mutual recognition of battery carbon-footprint data.
The measures extend the country’s battery development strategy beyond cell technology to include materials, manufacturing, supply chains, recycling and digital tracking as China seeks to expand the commercial deployment of next-generation batteries through 2030.
