First, the road of change in the automobile industry
The automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation. From traditional internal combustion engine-powered vehicles to emerging electric models to the latest solid-state battery technology, the automotive industry is moving towards a new era.
Behind this change, there is not only the inevitable result of technological progress, but also the promotion of social calls for environmental protection. We have to face up to the environmental problems caused by traditional gasoline vehicles, which has become a global problem. Therefore, it is undoubtedly an inevitable trend to abandon gasoline vehicles and switch to electrification.
The emergence of solid-state batteries has injected new vitality into this revolution. Compared with traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries have made revolutionary breakthroughs in energy density and safety, which will completely change the pattern of electric vehicles.
Against this backdrop, it seems that range extenders and hybrid models are beginning to come to an end. This transitional technology between gasoline and electricity is likely to be replaced by more advanced pure electric solutions.
After all, if the all-electric mode can provide enough range, there is no place for a range-extender model. We have reason to believe that in the near future, electric vehicles will completely replace traditional gasoline vehicles and become the main force dominating the automobile market.
Second, the rise of solid-state batteries
Solid-state batteries, as the name suggests, are new types of batteries that use solid substances instead of liquid electrolytes. This new battery technology is gradually replacing traditional lithium-ion batteries and becoming the new favorite of electric vehicles.
Compared with lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries have significantly improved key performance indicators such as energy density, safety, and mileage. This makes the performance advantages of electric vehicles more and more prominent, and it is likely that it will eventually achieve a comprehensive victory over fuel vehicles.
Specifically, the energy density of solid-state batteries can reach 400Wh/kg, which is about 50% higher than that of traditional lithium batteries. This means that a battery pack of the same size and weight can provide a longer range.
In addition, solid-state batteries also exhibit better safety. Thanks to the use of a solid electrolyte, the risk of safety hazards such as thermal runaway is greatly reduced. This not only makes the use of electric vehicles more reassuring, but also paves the way for large-scale adoption in the future.
At the same time, solid-state batteries also have the advantages of fast charging speed and long service life. These performance improvements will further narrow the gap between electric vehicles and traditional fuel vehicles, and enhance consumers' desire to buy.
In general, the rise of solid-state batteries is undoubtedly a major positive for the development of the electric vehicle industry. It not only greatly improves the performance level of electric vehicles, but also lays a solid technical foundation for large-scale promotion in the future.
Third, the decline of extended-range models
With the continuous advancement of solid-state battery technology, the range problem of electric vehicles will be greatly improved. This is bound to have an impact on the range extender models that are currently in the market.
Range extender models, as the name suggests, are equipped with a small engine to charge the electric vehicle to extend the range of the electric vehicle. It tries to find a balance between traditional gasoline vehicles and pure electric vehicles to meet consumers' demand for long-range driving.
However, if the future electric vehicles can really achieve a range of 1,000 kilometers, then this kind of cross-border range extender models may gradually lose the value of existence. After all, consumers can meet their daily travel needs through pure electric mode, and no longer need to rely on "gasoline-electric hybrid" design.
In addition, with the continuous improvement of charging infrastructure, the adoption rate of electric vehicles will also increase significantly. This means that it will be easier for consumers to charge their electric vehicles, further reducing the need for range extenders.
Therefore, we have reason to believe that in the near future, this transitional model between gasoline and electricity will be phased out. Instead, it will be a new energy vehicle dominated by pure electric technology. This trend has become unstoppable, and the extended-range model may only become a short-lived episode in the history of automobile development.
Fourth, the end of hybrid models
In addition to range-extender models, hybrid models are also widely available on the market. This model also tries to find a balance between the two forms of power of gasoline and electricity to meet the different needs of consumers.
Unlike range extenders, hybrid models do not rely entirely on a small engine for range. Instead, it tends to be connected in parallel or series, allowing the electric motor and the internal combustion engine to work together to optimize the cruising range and power output.
However, with breakthroughs in solid-state battery technology and continuous improvement of charging infrastructure, this compromise hybrid solution may also face the fate of being marginalized.
First of all, if the pure electric vehicles of the future can really be charged only once a week, then for most consumers, it can fully meet the daily travel needs. They don't need to rely on the internal combustion engine at all to provide additional range.
Secondly, with the continuous improvement of the performance of electric vehicles, their power output, acceleration and other indicators will also be more excellent. This will further reduce the advantage of hybrid models, making consumers more inclined to choose a more pure electric solution.
Finally, from a cost perspective, the overall cost of BEVs will also continue to fall, and may eventually be lower than that of HEVs. This will further weaken consumer demand for the latter.
Therefore, we have reason to believe that in the near future, hybrid models are also likely to be completely phased out. In its place, there will be more advanced and efficient all-electric solutions. This is the future direction of the automotive industry.
Fifth, the arrival of the era of electric vehicles
To sum up, we can clearly see that the automotive industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. From traditional gasoline vehicles to range extenders and hybrids, and now all-electric models, all of this heralds a new era.
The most critical factor in this is the breakthrough in solid-state battery technology. It dramatically improves the performance level of electric vehicles, so that pure electric models are expected to eventually replace traditional gasoline vehicles as the main force in the automotive market.
Looking ahead, there is reason to believe that solid-state battery technology will be commercialized on a large scale around 2026. This means that the cruising range of electric vehicles will exceed 1,000 kilometers, which can basically meet the travel needs of the vast majority of consumers.
At the same time, with the continuous improvement of charging infrastructure, the adoption rate of electric vehicles will also accelerate further. Consumers can more easily charge their electric vehicles, significantly reducing the need for range-extender and hybrid vehicles.
Under this trend, we have reason to believe that range extender and hybrid models will be phased out. Instead, it will be a new energy vehicle dominated by pure electric technology. This is the trend of the times, and it has become unstoppable.
Of course, we must also be soberly aware that this change will not happen overnight. There are still many challenges that need to be solved on the way to achieve this goal. For example, the construction of charging infrastructure and the regulation and control of power grid loads require the joint efforts of the government and enterprises.
But as long as we firmly grasp the opportunities of technological progress and actively resolve various obstacles, I believe that this new era of electric vehicles will eventually arrive. At that time, we can not only say goodbye to the environmental pollution caused by traditional gasoline vehicles, but also enjoy a greener and smarter way of travel.
This revolution is undoubtedly a milestone moment in the history of the development of the automotive industry. As ordinary consumers, we should also actively participate in it and contribute to this bright future. Let's hope that in the near future, electric vehicles will completely replace traditional gasoline vehicles and become the dominant force in the automobile market.