Technology and R&D Roadmap for GEN4 and GEN5 Batteries

The technological and R&D roadmap extends beyond Generation 4, encompassing upcoming generations that will shape the future landscape

The advancement of solid-state battery technology at Blue Solutions focuses on iterative improvements in performance, energy density, and scalability for a wide range of applications, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and next-gen mobility solutions.

Below is a detailed roadmap outlining current and future milestones for GEN4 and GEN5 battery generations, as well as their respective technological innovations and impact on the solid-state battery industry.

Recycling

GEN4

  • Room-temperature polymer compatible with high-voltage (HV) cathodes.
  • Incremental design improvements to enhance reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

  • Further optimization leading to unmatched energy efficiency and scalability for EVs.
  • Aimed at providing 450Wh/kg: unmatched energy density and lightweight solid-state battery packs for durable electric transportation.

Targeting advanced solid-state battery systems for long-term applications in passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and new mobility models and much more.

Target SOP (Start of Production) in 2030, marking a pivotal point for widespread adoption in commercial and passenger vehicle markets.

GEN5

  • Battery Chemistry
    Implementation of higher cathode loadings for increased capacity and energy output.
  • Performance Improvements
    Target energy densities increase of up to +15% gravimetric density and +25% volumetric density, providing significantly improved range, capacity, and compact battery designs for next-gen EVs.
  • Applications
    Designed for the next generation of large spread commercial vehicle platforms, passenger vehicles and new applications, as well as demanding energy storage solutions
  • Timeline
    Technology readiness planned for post-2035, setting a long-standing and robust new industry standard for solid-state battery technologies.
News
What we’re hearing across EV and battery conferences in 2025- And how GEN4 answers

What we’re hearing across EV and battery conferences in 2025- And how GEN4 answers

Blue Solutions' GEN4 platform is redefining the benchmarks for sustainable and competitive battery technology through groundbreaking innovations in fast charging, high energy density, and circularity pathways. Positioned at the forefront of Europe's battery value chain transformation, Blue Solutions is committed to driving a sustainable and electrified future.
Swiss Battery Days 2025: scaling solid‑state batteries in Europe

Swiss Battery Days 2025: scaling solid‑state batteries in Europe

On August 27, 2025, at 1:20 PM in Zurich, Richard BOUVERET, CEO & Chairman of Blue Solutions, delivered a keynote on ‘Battery Industrial Scale‑Up Challenges & Business Trends in Europe and Beyond.’ This article previews what to watch, why it matters for Europe’s electrification push, and how Blue Solutions’ leadership is shaping industrialization of solid‑state batteries.