Solid-State Batteries possibly by 2025, major players threw big money @ these game changers, see below. Possible 2x to 3x the energy density of what will come out next yr or so. The links below....
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2018/07/20180710-hyundaiionic.html
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2018/06/20180617-nedosslib.html
//electrek.co/2018/06/22/volkswagen-invest-solid-states-batteries-electric-cars/
Yep. Plenty of direct competitors to Tesla coming in the next months, better capitalized and with proven distribution and service.
An all-electric version of Volvo’s new XC40 small crossover is also due in the next year. Confirmed.