Farasis Energy

Farasis Energy, established in 2002 in Silicon Valley, develops and manufactures advanced lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. Specializing in high-energy pouch cells for electric vehicles and sustainable power storage, they serve automotive, industrial, and energy sectors with innovative, high-performance solutions.

Company Location

Country:

United States

City:

Hayward, California

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Company Overview

Farasis Energy is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery technology, specializing in pouch cells for electric mobility and sustainable power storage. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Keith Kepler and Dr. Yu Wang in Silicon Valley, the company operates R&D centers in China, Germany, and the United States and focuses on continuous innovation in battery cell chemistry and design for automotive and industrial applications.

Battery Technology

Farasis Energy’s core battery technology includes advanced lithium-ion pouch cells (models P73 and P79) with energy densities of 294 Wh/kg and 323 Wh/kg, respectively, and solid-state prototypes exceeding 400 Wh/kg using lithium metal anodes and high-nickel cathodes. Their semi-solid-state batteries have evolved through three generations, delivering up to 400 Wh/kg with fast-charging capabilities. They also employ cell-to-pack design strategies to improve pack energy density by up to 20%, supported by automated production lines and advanced quality control systems.

Products

Product portfolio includes P73 (294 Wh/kg) and P79 (323 Wh/kg) lithium-ion pouch cells, semi-solid-state batteries achieving 280–300 Wh/kg in earlier generations and 400 Wh/kg in the latest, and solid-state prototypes with energy densities over 400 Wh/kg.

Recent Projects

In 2024 Farasis Energy advanced its all-solid-state battery technology into real-world testing, demonstrating stable cell cycling and enhanced safety features and was recognized in China’s 2024 Solid-State Battery Competitiveness Rankings as a top-10 brand. The company also participates in a German research consortium developing safer plastic-based battery housings for electric vehicles, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Investors

Major stakeholders include Farasis Energy, Inc. (25.5%), China Reform Fund Management Co. Ltd. (17.0%), and Guangdong State-Owned Assets Supervision & Administration (9.8%). The company raised $991.5M through eight funding rounds, achieving a valuation of $4.3B as of 2020. Strategic partnerships include Mercedes-Benz and Geely.

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