Ampcera’s core technology is based on sulfide-based solid electrolytes designed for exceptional purity and ionic conductivity, enabling ultra-high energy density batteries with fast charging and intrinsic safety. Their solid-state technology uses high-capacity NMC cathodes and silicon-based anodes, achieving energy densities up to 400 Wh/kg. The graphite-free battery design can withstand over 5,000 charge cycles with high capacity retention and charges to 80% in under 15 minutes at a 4C peak rate. Manufacturing includes a pre-pilot plant (1-ton annual capacity) and an industrial pilot plant (20 tons), with plans to scale to 1,000 tons by 2026 while reducing material costs below $50/kg.
Ampcera produces solid-state batteries featuring sulfide-based solid electrolytes, high-capacity NMC cathodes, and silicon-based anodes. Their batteries deliver up to 400 Wh/kg energy density, sustain over 5,000 charge cycles, and support extreme fast charging—reaching 80% capacity in under 15 minutes at a 4C rate. The design is graphite-free addressing supply chain constraints, targeting applications in automotive and energy storage sectors.
In 2023, Ampcera received a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance solid-state battery development in collaboration with a major U.S. automaker. They have engaged in multiple joint development agreements to optimize manufacturing processes for commercial production starting in 2026. Ampcera recently achieved a milestone of 5,000 charge cycles with their silicon-anode battery technology, demonstrating progress in energy density and fast-charging.
In 2022, Ampcera secured $15M in a Series A funding round led by Hanwha Solutions Corporation. They have also received multiple grants from the U.S. Department of Energy supporting research and low-cost manufacturing development. Total funding to date stands at $17.5M, facilitating technology advancement and production scaling of sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials.
