SES AI Corporation

SES AI Corporation is a global leader in the development and production of high-performance, AI-enhanced Lithium-Metal (Li-Metal) and Lithium-ion rechargeable battery technologies. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company's mission is to accelerate the world's energy transition through advanced material discovery and battery management.

The company's product portfolio includes AI-enhanced high energy density and high power density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries, specifically the Apollo lithium-metal EV cell platform and AeroPack aviation and UAM battery systems. SES AI also offers its AI-driven material discovery platform, Molecular Universe, and develops AI-powered safety software and Battery Management Systems (BMS). These technologies are designed for applications across Electric Vehicles (EVs), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), drones, robotics, and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).

Led by CEO and Chairman Dr. Qichao Hu, SES AI operates pilot production facilities in Shanghai, China, and Chungju, South Korea, complementing its Woburn R&D hub. The company is actively progressing towards commercial production, targeting B-sample batteries for OEMs in 2024 and C-samples in 2026, with commercialization anticipated in 2027. Recent corporate activities include the announcement of Q1 2026 financial results and a CFO transition. However, the company has also faced recent class-action lawsuits alleging misleading growth disclosures and phantom deals, which have impacted its revenue guidance.