America Charges Ahead on Battery Innovation

Cobra slashes production time for solid-state EV batteries, unlocking speed, scale, and licensing opportunities for rapid industry adoption.

3 Jul 2025

Solid-state batteries have long been seen as the future of electric vehicles: lighter, safer and more efficient than today’s lithium-ion packs. But turning that promise into reality has proved slow and costly. A new American breakthrough may change that.

Cobra, a high-speed manufacturing process, can produce solid-state batteries 25 times faster than conventional methods. It also reduces the space and machinery needed, making it easier for carmakers to adopt the technology without overhauling their factories. “Cobra addresses the cost and speed bottlenecks head-on,” said an analyst at a leading automotive research firm. “That’s how you go from prototype to production.”

Rather than keeping the innovation to itself, the company behind Cobra plans to license the process to battery-makers and automakers. That lowers the barrier to entry and speeds up industry-wide adoption. Several manufacturers aiming to deploy solid-state batteries by 2027 are already showing interest.

Some challenges remain, including scaling up production while maintaining quality, and fitting the process into existing systems. But with global battery demand rising and governments pushing for local supply chains, Cobra arrives at the right moment.

If widely adopted, the process could reduce EV costs, increase driving range and strengthen America’s role in battery manufacturing. After years of delay, solid-state batteries may finally be ready to hit the road.