✅ Milestone in "Cobra Separator" production:
QuantumScape has successfully launched its newly developed Cobra ceramic separator process into the baseline production. This separator is a crucial element for solid, scalable solid-state batteries and represents a technological breakthrough.
- 25× faster heat treatment speed compared to the old Raptor technology
- QSE-5 cells with >800 Wh/L energy density, 10-80% charge under 15 minutes
- Target: Commercial solid-state battery by 2026, with Volkswagen as a key partner (14% share)
➡️ Share price movement: Pre-market +35% to ~USD 5.8, at around USD 2.4 bn market capitalization