Ilika Plc (LON:IKA) CEO Graeme Purdy explains why the company’s Goliath solid-state battery technology could be a strong fit for Brompton e-bike battery packs, from reducing weight and improving safety to creating fresh commercial opportunities beyond electric vehicles.

The conversation also touches on why this is not a distraction from Ilika’s EV roadmap, and how differentiated battery performance could help unlock demand in markets such as China.

Key Moments

• 00:05 – Why Brompton and e-bikes matter now
• 00:22 – Goliath reaches real-world relevance
• 00:49 – Lighter packs, longer range, better acceleration
• 01:28 – Safety could unlock new transport use cases
• 02:13 – Why Goliath fits the e-bike brief
• 03:03 – From EV cells to e-bike packs
• 03:50 – Why this does not derail the EV strategy
• 04:25 – The China opportunity for premium batteries