Nissan has signed a three-year agreement with Britain’s Gelion to develop lithium-sulfur chemistry-based batteries. Oxford University is also involved in the project, assisting with material research.
The key element will be Gelion’s NES (Nano-Encapsulated Sulfur) cathode material. This will be combined with Nissan’s experience in solid-state batteries.
Objective - reducing the cost of electric cars and increasing range
The main idea of the project is to reduce battery costs. This should directly affect the final price of electric vehicles.
Besides cost, developers are focusing on improving energy efficiency. The new batteries should be safer, charge faster, and provide a greater range. Technical specifications are not yet disclosed, but according to preliminary estimates, a range of over 1,000 km on one charge is possible.
Technology rollout schedule
Nissan expects to present a prototype vehicle with the new batteries in 2027. After that, the company plans to bring the technology to market, with sales expected to start in 2028.
This development pace is linked to the overall competition in the electric vehicle market, where Chinese manufacturers are becoming increasingly active, offering models at lower prices in Europe and other regions.
