Nissan Oxford Gelion Solid State EV Battery Innovations | Fuel Cells Works

Nissan, the University of Oxford, and Gelion have launched a three-year collaboration to develop solid-state EV batteries using Gelion's NES sulfur-based cathode, beginning in June 2026. The project, named CoRe-SoLiS, has a total budget of £3.4 million, with £2.4 million in combined Innovate UK grants across partners, including £1.6 million to Gelion’s UK subsidiary. The partners will fuse Gelion’s NES sulfur-based cathode with Nissan Technical Centre Europe and Oxford’s battery-science leadership to advance automotive-grade solid-state Li-S cells aimed at high power, fast charging, and long duration.

The initiative supports Nissan’s EV36Zero commitment and Sunderland’s manufacturing footprint, reinforcing the UK’s role in European electrification. Gelion argues the NES material can replace costly nickel and cobalt with abundant sulfur, improving cost and supply resilience. Oxford contributes world‑leading solid‑state expertise to de‑risk integration, while Nissan defines performance, safety, and manufacturability KPIs for automotive applications. The project seeks a scalable, high‑energy, high‑power solid-state Li‑S pack capable of meeting industry requirements and accelerating mass-market adoption while bolstering a domestic UK battery-materials supply chain.