SK On New Energy (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.

SK On's flagship EV cell: a lithium-ion pouch cell built on a high-nickel ternary (NCM) cathode system, noted for high energy density and long range. It is SK On's main product line for BEV and PHEV models, and also equips high-performance vehicles such as the Genesis GV60 Magma.

Energy density: up to ~300 Wh/kg; Cathode system: high-nickel ternary NCM (NCM811/NCM9); Form factor: pouch; Cycle life: ≥1000 cycles (80% SOH)

• Battery electric passenger vehicles
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles
• High-performance EVs (e.g. Genesis GV60 Magma)

A mid-nickel high-voltage pouch cell presented by SK On at InterBattery 2025. It balances cost and energy density for mainstream EV and hybrid models, serving as the cost-optimized complement to the high-nickel system in pouch format.

Cathode system: high-voltage mid-nickel NCM; Form factor: pouch; Voltage platform: high voltage (≥4.3 V); Positioning: balance of cost and performance

• Mainstream battery-electric vehicles
• Hybrid models

SK On's Hyper Fast charging technology compresses a 10% to 80% charge into roughly 7-18 minutes. Built on a lithium-conductive anode and fast-charging electrolyte systems, the pouch cell delivers high-power fast charging for premium vehicles and charging-network fleets.

Fast charging: 10%→80% in ~7-18 min; Form factor: pouch; Chemistry: high-nickel NCM; Technology: lithium-conductive anode / fast-charge electrolyte

• Premium fast-charging EVs
• Charging-network vehicles

SK On's prismatic on-vent cell uses laser engraving to form a controlled vent and heat path at the bottom of the cell, actively and directionally releasing gas and heat during thermal runaway while keeping prismatic rigidity and safety redundancy. It won an award at InterBattery 2026.

Form factor: prismatic; Venting: laser-engraved bottom on-vent, active pressure relief; Design: flexible placement of vent/heat paths; Safety: InterBattery 2026 award

• Battery electric passenger vehicles
• Models with stringent safety requirements

SK On's Pouch-Integrated Prismatic (PIB) cell combines the forming flexibility of pouch cells with the casing rigidity of prismatic structures, reducing part count and improving resistance to external impacts. Mass production is planned for 2028, and it is typically used in CTP integrated packs.

Structure: pouch-integrated prismatic (PIB); Mass production: planned 2028; Part count: reduced vs. conventional; Impact resistance: better than pure pouch

• Battery electric passenger vehicles
• CTP battery packs

A cylindrical-format cell exhibited by SK On at InterBattery 2025 as part of its multi-format strategy spanning pouch, prismatic and cylindrical types. It can be paired with NCM or LFP chemistries to broaden customer and vehicle coverage.

Form factor: cylindrical; Showcase: InterBattery 2025; Positioning: multi-format portfolio product; Chemistries: NCM / LFP compatible; Goal: wider customer and vehicle coverage

• Electric vehicles
• Power tools / energy storage

A high-energy-density lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pouch battery from SK On for ESS and parts of the EV market, positioned as a key growth business in 2026. Electrode densification and internal space optimization are raising energy density from 350-450 Wh/L toward ~500 Wh/L, with intrinsic safety and strong cost-effectiveness.

Chemistry: lithium iron phosphate (LFP); Energy density: 350-450 Wh/L (target ~500 Wh/L); Form factor: pouch; Safety: intrinsic safety / high thermal stability

• Energy storage systems (ESS)
• Commercial vehicles / entry-level EVs

SK On's container-type ESS DC Block is a large-capacity DC battery bay built on the container unit, the first in the industry to integrate an EIS (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) based prevention and diagnosis system. It detects micro-defects and degradation early and supports module-level individual replacement, improving O&M safety and economics.

Form: container-type DC Block; Diagnosis: EIS-based preventive diagnostics; Maintenance: module-level individual replacement; Safety: early defect warning; Milestone: industry-first EIS integration (2026)

• Grid-side storage
• Commercial & industrial storage
• Renewable energy integration

SK On's next-generation all-solid-state battery follows two routes — sulfide (target energy density ~1000 Wh/L) and polymer-oxide composite — using non-flammable solid electrolytes to raise safety. It is now in R&D and demonstration, aimed at future premium EVs and specialty storage.

Electrolyte: sulfide / polymer-oxide composite; Energy density: target ~1000 Wh/L; Status: R&D / demonstration; Safety: non-flammable solid electrolyte

• Premium EVs (future)
• Aviation / specialty storage

SK On's lithium battery separator (LiBS) product line covers wet-process separators, ceramic-coated separators (CCS) and sequential-stretching separators, improving cell safety and thermal stability and supplying the key isolation material for power and ESS batteries.

Process: wet-process base film; Coating: ceramic-coated separator (CCS, e.g. Al2O3-based); Process 2: sequential stretching; Role: high-safety isolation material

• Power lithium-ion batteries
• Energy storage batteries

SK On's cathode active material line provides high-nickel ternary (NCM) cathode materials for high-energy-density cells, a key upstream material for its high-nickel pouch and prismatic cells supporting long-range vehicle requirements.

System: high-nickel ternary NCM; Nickel content: high-nickel class (Ni ≥ 80%); Application: high-energy-density cells; Form: cathode active material; Trait: high specific capacity

• High-nickel pouch cells
• Prismatic cells

S-Pack+ is SK On's Cell-to-Pack (CTP) integrated battery pack: the module level is removed and cells are integrated directly into the pack, simplifying manufacturing steps while strengthening electrical insulation and gas/dust venting structures, improving energy density and safety.

Structure: Cell-to-Pack (module-free); Showcase: InterBattery 2025; Insulation: reinforced electrical insulation; Venting: gas/dust discharge structure; Cost: simplified manufacturing steps

• Battery electric passenger vehicles
• High-integration battery packs