American Lithium Energy (ALE)

What American Lithium Energy (ALE) does

American Lithium Energy (ALE) is a privately held U.S. battery cell manufacturer founded in 2006 by Dr. Jiang Fan and headquartered in Vista/Carlsbad, California. The company designs and produces advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion cells targeting defense, space, electric aviation, medical, and industrial customers whose applications demand high energy density, extreme-environment reliability, and intrinsic safety. Its core technology stack centers on three proprietary innovations: SafeCore+™, a thermo-reactive interlayer that prevents thermal runaway at ~100°C with only ~1.5% capacity penalty; ZeroVolt™, a sacrificial electrode enabling safe discharge to zero volts; and a silicon-anode chemistry shipping at 400 Wh/kg, with a 100C high-rate cell delivering up to 200 Amps for defense applications such as compact vertical lift aircraft and directed-energy systems.

ALE operates a vertically integrated business combining standardized product sales (LiNX P400 pouch cells at 400 Wh/kg, LiNX 6380 cylindrical cells at 380 Wh/kg) with custom cell, pack, and BMS design through its Battery Design Center, plus a battery testing-as-a-service offering covering UN38.3, UL1642, and IEC 62133 compliance. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting defense primes and government agencies, with deep engineering collaboration on custom form factors and performance requirements. The company holds 100+ patents, is the only battery company selected for SpaceWERX Stratfi funding, and holds AS9100D aerospace quality certification. Growth has been funded primarily through non-dilutive government grants (US Army, DOE, California Energy Commission, SpaceWERX), supplemented by US$1.6 billion in 2024 Letters of Intent from commercial customers and a planned headcount expansion from 35 to ~150 employees alongside a 90,000 sqft megafactory build-out in 2025.

Name

American Lithium Energy (ALE)

Legal name

American Lithium Energy Corp

Website

https://americanlithiumenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

American Lithium Energy (ALE) is a U.S. manufacturer of silicon-anode lithium-ion battery cells and custom battery solutions, serving defense primes, space programs, electric aviation, medical, and industrial customers with high energy density and proprietary safety technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lithium-ion Battery Cells

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Silicon anode batteries
• Lithium-ion battery cells
• Custom battery solutions
• Defense battery systems
• Aerospace battery cells

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Battery Cell Manufacturing & Sales: Manufacturing and selling standardized and custom lithium-ion battery cells. Standard products include LiNX P400 pouch cells (400 Wh/kg, 9C) and LiNX 6380 cylindrical cells (380 Wh/kg, 1200 cycles). Cells are used in space, military, electric flight, industrial and medical applications.
2. Custom Solutions & Battery Design Center: Expert engineering team collaborates closely with clients to design custom cells meeting unique form factor and performance requirements. Offers custom cell, pack, and battery management system design services for applications demanding high energy density, rapid power bursts, or challenging temperature, safety and form factor requirements.
3. Battery Testing Services: Cutting-edge battery testing-as-a-service delivering precise performance insights and accelerating customer time to market. Capabilities include performance testing (capacity, energy density, discharge rates), safety testing (thermal runaway, pressure buildup, UN38.3, UL1642, IEC 62133 compliance), compatibility testing (shock, vibration, thermal stress per defense standards), and durability testing (cycle life, aging, environmental extremes).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American Lithium Energy designs, manufactures, and sells advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery cells (up to 400 Wh/kg) enhanced by proprietary SafeCore+ thermal runaway prevention and ZeroVolt zero-volt stability technologies for defense, space, electric aviation, industrial, and medical customers. Its offerings span standardized LiNX P400 pouch cells and LiNX 6380 cylindrical cells, a breakthrough 100C high-rate cell for defense primes, plus custom cell/pack/BMS design, and battery testing-as-a-service.

Product overview

American Lithium Energy (ALE) offers a portfolio of advanced lithium-ion battery products and services centered on its core LiNX battery cell lineup (cylindrical and pouch formats) enhanced by proprietary safety technologies SafeCore+™ and ZeroVolt™. The product line includes standardized cells (LiNX 6380, LiNX P400, 18650, 21700) and the breakthrough 100C high-rate cell for defense applications. ALE complements its cell products with custom battery solutions and a Battery Design Center for tailored cell, pack, and BMS design, plus comprehensive battery testing-as-a-service. The company holds over 100 patents supporting its technology portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LiNX 6380 Standardized cylindrical lithium-ion battery cell delivering 380 Wh/kg energy density, 1,200 cycles at 95% retention, 7C discharge rate, in an 18650 standard form factor with advanced safety features. Designed for defense, aerospace, electric flight, industrial, and medical applications requiring reliable high-energy-density power.
• LiNX P400 High-performance pouch cell delivering 400 Wh/kg energy density with 9C discharge rate, offering a 10-15% volumetric advantage versus peer products. Built for mission-critical applications requiring the highest energy density in a customizable pouch format.
• 100C Lithium Ion Cell Ultra-high discharge rate lithium-ion cell delivering over 200Amps of power in a compact form factor, featuring advanced silicon anode and proprietary cell chemistry for superior energy density, safety, and performance under extreme temperature, vibration and pressure conditions. Developed for defense applications including compact vertical lift aircraft and direct energy systems.
• 18650 and 21700 Cells Versatile lithium-ion cylindrical cells incorporating SafeCore+ safety technology for enhanced safety, cycle life, and performance. Available in 18650 and 21700 form factors and tailored for demanding defense, aerospace, industrial, and medical applications.
• Custom Battery Solutions Expert engineering collaboration to design custom cells meeting unique form factor and performance requirements, including custom pouch cells ranging from 350-410 Wh/kg, up to 20,000 cycles, and 2-100C discharge rates. Targeted at customers with applications demanding high energy density, rapid power bursts, or challenging temperature, safety, and form factor requirements.
• Battery Testing Services Cutting-edge battery testing-as-a-service delivering precise performance insights and accelerating customer time to market. Capabilities include performance testing (capacity, energy density, discharge rates), safety testing (thermal runaway, pressure buildup, UN38.3, UL1642, IEC 62133 compliance), compatibility testing (shock, vibration, thermal stress per defense standards), and durability testing (cycle life, aging, environmental extremes).
• Battery Design Center Custom cell, pack, and battery management system design services leveraging over 20 years of expertise for applications requiring high energy density, rapid power bursts, or challenging temperature, safety, and form factor requirements. Delivered through direct engineering collaboration with customer teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 Wh/kg energy density - highest in class silicon anode lithium-ion cells at MW scale
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Major U.S. Defense PrimecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025ALE developed a breakthrough 100C high-rate lithium-ion cell specifically for a major U.S. defense prime customer. The custom cell delivers up to 200Amps for demanding defense applications including compact vertical lift aircraft and direct energy systems. This represents a significant co-development partnership for critical defense technology.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amprius Technologies: Public pure-play silicon-anode lithium-ion battery manufacturer shipping high energy density cells for aerospace and defense; most direct competitor to ALE in 400+ Wh/kg silicon-anode Li-ion cells for aviation and military applications.
• Sila Nanotechnologies: Silicon-anode battery materials and cell developer backed by major OEMs; competes with ALE in next-generation silicon-anode Li-ion chemistry targeting automotive, consumer electronics, and adjacent premium applications.
• Enovix: Advanced 3D silicon-anode lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer focused on high energy density for consumer electronics and emerging applications; comparable technology approach and cell-format product strategy to ALE's LiNX line.

Emerging players

• Solid Power: Solid-state battery developer partnering with major automakers and BMW; competes in the advanced-battery space with overlapping defense and aerospace ambitions, though focused on solid-state sulfide chemistry rather than ALE's silicon-anode approach.
• QuantumScape: Solid-state lithium-metal battery developer targeting automotive and premium applications; competes for advanced-battery mindshare and capital, with potential long-term overlap in defense/aerospace premium cell demand.
• Sion Power: Developer of advanced rechargeable lithium battery technologies including lithium-sulfur for aerospace, defense, and electric aviation; adjacent competitor in next-generation cells for the same high-end mission profiles ALE serves.

Broad incumbents

• Microvast: Commercial lithium-ion battery cell and pack manufacturer serving commercial vehicle, industrial, and specialty mobility customers; provides broader Li-ion competition to ALE in industrial and commercial segments.
• EaglePicher Technologies: Long-standing US manufacturer of specialty batteries for defense, space, and aerospace applications, including thermal batteries and Li-ion; directly competes with ALE in defense and space-grade Li-ion cells.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Large industrial battery manufacturer with deep defense, aerospace, and space heritage producing Li-ion, primary, and specialty cells; broad incumbent competing for the same defense and space customer wallet as ALE.
• Panasonic Energy: World-scale Li-ion cell manufacturer supplying automotive, consumer, and industrial markets; broad incumbent whose premium 18650/21700 cell programs compete with ALE's standardized cylindrical offering as customers evaluate supply diversification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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