SES AI Corporation SES

Company Overview

SES AI Corporation (NYSE: SES) is an advanced battery technology company focused on the development and commercialization of high-performance lithium-metal and AI-enhanced battery systems for electric vehicles (EVs), urban air mobility, robotics, drones, and other applications requiring high energy density. The company operates within the broader energy storage and electrification industries, with a strategic emphasis on next-generation rechargeable batteries designed to improve driving range, charging performance, and safety relative to conventional lithium-ion technologies. SES has positioned itself at the intersection of battery chemistry, materials science, and artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics and manufacturing optimization.

The company’s primary business activities include the research, development, testing, and commercialization of lithium-metal batteries and related software platforms. SES evolved from research efforts originating at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and was founded in 2012 by Qichao Hu. The company later became publicly traded through a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company in 2022. SES has developed strategic relationships with several major automotive manufacturers, including collaborations with global OEMs focused on EV battery development and validation.