Honda Bets on Solid-State Batteries, Signs Joint R&D Agreement with QuantumScape

At a critical juncture in electrification transformation, Honda Motor has chosen solid-state batteries as the core direction for technological breakthrough. In June 2026, Honda officially signed a joint R&D agreement with American solid-state battery pioneer QuantumScape, with both parties planning to complete mass production validation of solid-state batteries before 2028. This cooperation is reg