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QuantumScape Corp. (QS) on Monday announced the first-ever real-world test of its solid-state lithium-metal battery in a functioning electric vehicle.
The debut featured a Ducati motorcycle fitted with the company’s QSE-5 battery cells, powered by its proprietary Cobra manufacturing process, at the IAA Mobility event in Munich.
Following the update, QuantumScape stock rose by over 27% on Monday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘bullish’ territory from ‘bearish’ the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘low’ levels in 24 hours.
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The stock saw a 110% surge in user message count in the past week. A bullish Stocktwits user said the update opens the door for revealing the names of other OEMs using QuantumScape’s battery.
Another user said the stock is ‘undervalued’.
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PowerCo SE, Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary and a key partner in the project, played a central role in facilitating this demonstration. The Ducati V21L race motorcycle used for the test was equipped with a specially designed battery system developed by experts at Audi, a member of the Volkswagen Group.
The event highlighted the battery’s capabilities, including high energy density, rapid charge performance, and thermal stability. Key specifications include 844-watt-hours-per-liter energy density, 10C continuous discharge rate, and the ability to charge from 10% to 80% in just over 12 minutes.
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In June, QuantumScape fully integrated its Cobra separator technology into its manufacturing baseline. Additionally, QuantumScape and PowerCo extended their collaboration agreement, potentially worth up to $131 million over the next two years. This partnership is seen as a key enabler for scaling up global deployment of the QSE-5 battery platform.
QuantumScape stock has gained over 88% in 2025 and over 78% in the last 12 months.
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