Solid Power, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDP), a leading developer of solid-state battery technology, today announced its operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

Recent Business Highlights

• Reached a significant achievement in our partnership with BMW Group with BMW’s introduction of an i7 test vehicle powered by our cells and solid-state battery technology.
• Completed factory acceptance testing for the SK On pilot cell line and began working towards site acceptance testing, which remains on target for later this year.
• Detailed design work in process for the planned installation of our continuous electrolyte production pilot line and finished ordering long-lead equipment; commissioning remains on track for 2026.
• Continued demand for multiple generations of electrolyte from both existing and new customers with active sampling to key strategic customers.
• Remained fiscally disciplined and continued to identify opportunities to realize efficiencies and reduce operating costs while driving innovation.

“We are pleased with our progress on our 2025 operational goals, and we are energized by continued customer demand for our electrolyte,” said John Van Scoter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solid Power. “As we look to the balance of the year, we remain committed to achieving our objectives for the year and positioning the company to deliver long-term shareholder value.”

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

Solid Power delivered $7.5 million in Revenue and grant income during the second quarter of 2025 compared to $6.0 million during the first quarter of 2025, bringing first half of 2025 revenue recognized to $13.5 million. Second quarter 2025 revenue was driven primarily by achievement of factory acceptance testing milestone under our line installation agreement with SK On Co., Ltd.

Operating expenses were $33.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $30.0 million in the first quarter of 2025, including $6.7 million of costs incurred to support completion of factory acceptance testing this quarter. Year-to-date 2025 operating loss was $49.9 million and year-to-date net loss was $40.5 million, or $0.22 per share.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Solid Power’s liquidity position remains strong. Total liquidity as of June 30, 2025, was $279.8 million, as shown above.

As of June 30, 2025, contract receivables were $4.6 million and total current liabilities were $12.4 million.

Second quarter and first half of 2025 capital expenditures totaled $2.6 million and $5.0 million, respectively, primarily representing costs for construction of our continuous electrolyte production pilot line. So far this year, we have used $40.7 million of cash in operating activities.

2025 Outlook

Solid Power remains committed to delivering on the following key objectives for 2025:

• Drive electrolyte innovation and performance through feedback from customers and internal cell development.
• Continue to execute on electrolyte technology development roadmap, including the start of the installation of a pilot continuous electrolyte manufacturing line.
• Fulfill partner and customer commitments and increase electrolyte sampling, using the electrolyte innovation center, or EIC, to quickly innovate driven by demand.
• Maintain financial discipline while ensuring ongoing investments in technology development and capabilities.

Webcast and Conference Call

Solid Power will host a conference call at 2:30 p.m. MT (4:30 p.m. ET), today, August 6, 2025. Participating on the call will be John Van Scoter, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Linda Heller, Chief Financial Officer.

The call may be accessed through a live audio webcast on Solid Power’s Investor Relations website at www.solidpowerbattery.com/investor-relations. An audio replay will be available at the same location.

About Solid Power, Inc.

Solid Power is developing solid-state battery technology to enable the next generation of batteries for the fast-growing EV and other markets. Solid Power’s core technology is its electrolyte material, which Solid Power believes can enable extended driving range, longer battery life, improved safety, and lower cost compared to traditional lithium-ion. Solid Power’s business model – selling its electrolyte to cell manufacturers and licensing its cell designs and manufacturing processes – distinguishes the company from many of its competitors who plan to be commercial battery manufacturers. Ultimately, Solid Power endeavors to be a leading producer and distributor of sulfide-based solid electrolyte material for powering both EVs and other applications. For more information, visit http://www.solidpowerbattery.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of present or historical fact contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including Solid Power’s or its management team’s expectations, objectives, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. When used herein, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “outlook,” “seek,” the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements include our financial guidance for 2025; our future financial performance, strategy, expansion plans, including plans related to the expansion of our electrolyte production capabilities, market opportunity, operations, and operating results; estimated revenues or losses; projected costs; future prospects; and plans and objectives of management. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Solid Power disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements and Solid Power cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Solid Power, including the following factors: (i) risks relating to the uncertainty of the success of our research and development efforts, including our ability to achieve the technological objectives or results that our partners require and our ability to commercialize our technology in advance of competing technologies and our competitors; (ii) risks relating to our status as a research and development stage company with a history of financial losses with an expectation of incurring significant expenses and continuing losses for the foreseeable future, including execution of our business plan and the timing of expected business milestones; (iii) risks relating to the non-exclusive nature of our partnerships, our ability to secure new business relationships, and our ability to manage these relationships; (iv) our ability to negotiate and execute commercial agreements with our partners and customers on commercially reasonable terms; (v) broad market adoption of EVs and other technologies where we are able to deploy our technology, if developed successfully; (vi) our success attracting and retaining our executive officers, key employees, and other qualified personnel; (vii) our ability to protect and maintain our intellectual property, including in jurisdictions outside of the United States; (viii) our ability to secure government contracts and grants, changes in government priorities with respect to our government contracts and grants, and the availability of government subsidies and economic incentives; (ix) delays in the construction and operation of facilities that meet our short-term research and development and long-term electrolyte production requirements; (x) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xi) risks relating to our information technology infrastructure and data security breaches; and (xii) risks relating to other economic, business, or competitive factors in the United States and other jurisdictions, including supply chain interruptions and changes in market conditions, and our ability to manage these risks and uncertainties. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the “Risk Factors” sections of Solid Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other documents filed by Solid Power from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), all of which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Solid Power gives no assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

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“We are pleased with our progress on our 2025 operational goals, and we are energized by continued customer demand for our electrolyte,” said John Van Scoter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solid Power.