Amprius Ships New High-Performance 6.3Ah Silicon Anode Cylindrical Cell to Fortune 500 Company (Graphic: Business Wire)
Delivers 25% more capacity than 5Ah 21700 cells with higher energy density and long cycle life
FREMONT, Calif., March 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amprius Technologies, Inc. ("Amprius" or the "Company") (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today announced it has shipped its new 6.3Ah 21700 SiCore™ cell to a Fortune 500 company in the Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) sector for evaluation. The new cell sets a new standard in the industry for energy density in this widely used format.
With an energy density of 315 Wh/kg, the 6.3Ah SiCore cell builds on Amprius’ proven technology, delivering over 25% more capacity than a standard 5.0Ah 21700 cell while maintaining a high-power 3C discharge rate. It achieves 800 cycles at 80% depth of discharge (DOD), extending battery lifespan and lowering replacement costs. Designed for seamless integration, its drop-in compatibility allows manufacturers to boost performance without the need for costly system redesigns.
"Our new 6.3Ah 21700 SiCore cell has attracted strong interest from leading OEM manufacturers because it delivers a significant improvement in battery performance," said Dr. Ionel Stefan, CTO of Amprius Technologies. "With commercialization of this cell set for this year, we are excited to offer a high-capacity, long-lasting solution that meets the growing demand for more efficient energy storage solutions across multiple industries."
While the initial focus for this 6.3Ah SiCore cell is on the LEV market, the high energy density and extended cycle life make it well-suited for a range of applications, including fixed wing aviation and AI applications such as robotics.
Amprius has secured manufacturing partnerships to support large-scale production, ensuring GWh-scale capacity to meet growing demand. As the need for high-performance energy storage continues to rise, Amprius remains focused on delivering advanced battery technology to power the future of electrification.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries, producing the industry’s highest-known energy density cells. The company’s commercially available SiMaxx™ batteries deliver up to 450 Wh/kg and 1,150 Wh/L, with third-party validation of 500 Wh/kg and 1,300 Wh/L. Amprius expanded its product portfolio to include the SiCore™ platform in 2024, significantly enhancing its ability to serve additional customer applications. The company’s corporate headquarters is in Fremont, California, where it maintains an R&D lab and a MWh scale manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon anodes and cells. To serve customer demand, Amprius entered into several agreements to secure over 1.8GWh of contract manufacturing capacity available today. For additional information, please visit amprius.com. Also, see the company’s LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
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