# Quantum Computing Is Simulating Better Batteries for Electric Vehicles

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Podcast: [Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo: Hardware, Software, and Enterprise Quantum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/quantum-computing-business-with-fexingo-hardware-software-and-enterprise-quantum-7872009)
Published: 2026-07-08T21:02:15+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/quantum-computing-business/episode-0099.mp3
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Battery development is notoriously slow — new chemistries take years to go from lab to production line. Quantum computing is changing that by simulating electron-level interactions that classical computers can't handle. Lucas and Luna look at how IonQ and Mercedes-Benz are using quantum algorithms to model lithium-sulfur and solid-state electrolytes, cutting simulation time from months to hours. They also discuss the limits: qubit noise, error correction, and the fact that today's NISQ devices can only handle small molecules. Still, early results suggest quantum simulation could shave 40 percent off the R&D timeline for next-gen EV batteries. A concrete look at where quantum meets the supply chain of the energy transition. #QuantumComputing #BatteryTech #ElectricVehicles #IonQ #MercedesBenz #LithiumSulfur #SolidStateBattery #MaterialsScience #QuantumSimulation #NISQ #ErrorCorrection #EnergyTransition #Business #Technology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Podcast #RAndD Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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