China’s new battery plan targets initial large-scale all-solid-state deployment by 2030

Seven Chinese authorities issued the 15th Five-Year Plan for new battery industries in September 2026. MIIT’s explanation on 28 September sets 2030 goals for initial large-scale all-solid-state battery deployment, 15,000-cycle long-life lithium batteries and stronger innovation across the chain.

The plan covers lithium, sodium and flow batteries, with 19 tasks across five areas. Innovation priorities include materials, manufacturing equipment, specialist industrial software, system integration and recycling.

Recycling system development is one of the chain-wide innovation tasks. Supporting measures include product traceability, carbon footprint accounting and data recognition, together with standards, testing, certification and intellectual property services.

To address supply-demand imbalances and competition, the plan calls for better regional siting, capacity warnings and product oversight, while expanding battery applications in transport, storage, smart devices and other equipment.