TaiSan

TaiSan, a Cambridge-based UK startup founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 Sanzhar Taizhan, develops next-generation quasi-solid-state sodium batteries for automotive applications. Their sustainable, cost-effective technology delivers high energy density and integrates seamlessly with existing manufacturing, aiming to transform electric vehicle energy storage.

Company Location

Country:

United Kingdom

City:

Cambridge

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Company Overview

TaiSan is a Cambridge, United Kingdom–based battery materials startup founded by Sanzhar Taizhan, BS in Automotive Engineering from the University of Warwick and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. The company’s mission is to transform energy storage solutions by developing next-generation quasi-solid-state sodium batteries for automotive applications, with a team of scientists and researchers from MIT and Carnegie Mellon University.

Battery Technology

Quasi-solid-state sodium battery technology combining a proprietary polymer electrolyte with a metal anode, using sustainable and abundant materials while excluding lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper. Achieves volumetric and gravimetric energy density comparable to lithium-ion batteries with 20% cost reduction, industry-standard ionic conductivity for rapid charging, reduced dendrite growth, elimination of leakage risks, reduced fire hazards, and compatibility with existing lithium-ion manufacturing facilities.

Products

Next-generation quasi-solid-state sodium battery systems for automotive applications featuring a proprietary polymer electrolyte and metal anode. Products offer comparable volumetric and gravimetric energy density to lithium-ion batteries, approximately 20% cost reduction, rapid charging capabilities, minimized dendrite growth, improved safety by eliminating leakage and fire hazards, and seamless integration with existing lithium-ion manufacturing lines.

Recent Projects

Signed memoranda of understanding with multiple automotive manufacturers in seven countries to advance implementation of sodium battery technology in electric vehicles.

Investors

Raised £1.3M in pre-seed funding led by EIT InnoEnergy and TSP Ventures, with participation from Heartfelt VC and Exergon; received nearly £0.5M in government and research grants from the Department for Transport, The Faraday Institution, Innovate UK, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Royal Academy of Engineering, and Catapult Connected Places.

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