The lithium battery market is currently dominated by Chinese giants like BYD and CATL. But a Taiwanese start-up named ProLogium is hoping to change that with its next-gen solid-state batteries.

ProLogium has been working on these advanced batteries for years, and this year it broke ground in Dunkirk, France, with the help of a €1.5 billion local government grant. Now it’s on track to begin mass-producing its product by 2027.

The race is on as other companies such as QuantumScape and Solid Power also push into solid-state technology. But ProLogium’s advantage lies in not being based in China, a key factor given the geopolitical climate.

For Vincent Yang, founder of ProLogium, this isn’t just about batteries for cars. He sees potential in energy storage projects too, with his product already tested in Chinese prototypes of electric vehicles.

The next generation of battery technology could have profound implications for both the automotive and energy sectors, potentially giving smaller players a fighting chance against established giants like CATL.