ProLogium Technology, a solid-state battery innovator, signed a memorandum of understanding with Rimac Technology at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich this week, aiming to accelerate development of a next-generation electric vehicle battery platform.
The agreement brings together ProLogium’s “Superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery” with Rimac’s expertise in scalable, high-performance battery pack design. The collaboration seeks to address some of the auto industry’s most pressing challenges: energy density, safety, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
Under the MoU, the two companies outlined four joint development goals. The first is module-free architecture, eliminating traditional modules by integrating ProLogium’s solid-state pouch cells directly into battery packs. By cutting weight and complexity, the companies say electric vehicles could achieve greater range, faster acceleration, and improved efficiency.
The second focus is high packaging efficiency, where the partners will target superior gravimetric and volumetric energy densities. This approach could allow smaller packs to store more energy, enabling longer ranges and reducing charging frequency for consumers.
A third area centers on advanced thermal management. The companies plan to incorporate state-of-the-art systems to ensure stability under high load conditions, minimizing safety risks and preserving long-term performance.
Finally, the partners aim for scalability, designing prototypes with high-volume production in mind. The intent is to validate cost models and commercial viability before scaling manufacturing, potentially lowering vehicle prices or replacement battery costs and broadening market accessibility.
Another key aspect of the collaboration is design-for-disassembly, enabling battery systems to be dismantled to single cells. This not only facilitates repair but also supports recycling and reuse, reducing carbon footprints and reinforcing commitments to environmental sustainability.
“We are excited to collaborate with Rimac Technology to bring our next-generation solid-state battery innovation to series production,” said Vincent Yang, founder and CEO of ProLogium. “With our proprietary SF-Ceramion all-inorganic electrolyte and active safety mechanism, we are redefining what is possible for electric mobility.”
Rimac COO and Deputy CEO Nurdin Pitarević highlighted the strategic fit: “ProLogium’s solid-state technology perfectly complements our next-gen battery platform. This collaboration allows us to push the boundaries of energy density and safety even further, while maintaining our focus on production-ready solutions that will power hundreds of thousands of vehicles.”
ProLogium is also showcasing its latest research and development efforts at its IAA booth, including solid-state cells and a design-for-disassembly module co-developed with French research institute CEA-Liten. The prototype underlines how reparability and recyclability can be combined with energy density and safety to create a sustainable battery lifecycle.
The partnership underscores growing momentum behind solid-state batteries, widely viewed as a potential game-changer for the EV industry. While challenges remain in cost and large-scale manufacturing, collaborations like this could accelerate commercialization and give automakers new tools to meet rising consumer and regulatory demands for cleaner, longer-range vehicles.
