<div id="readability-page-1">Money Markets QuantumScape: Is QS Stock The Next Big Multibagger?  ByTrefis Team ,  Contributor.  Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Building a platform to do the job of 1 million analysts for  Great Speculations Follow Author Sep 09, 2025, 06:00am EDT Share Save Comment  CANADA - 2025/03/24: In this photo illustration, the QuantumScape logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images  Question: Has QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS) progressed from a research-centric outfit with promising technology to a commercially viable business with real-world use cases?  This core debate has shaped investor sentiment toward QuantumScape for years.  The Answer: A Live Demonstration Changes the Equation  On September 8, 2025, QuantumScape Corporation and PowerCo SE delivered the world’s first live demo of QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering an electric vehicle. The showcase used a Ducati motorcycle fitted with QuantumScape’s QSE-5 cells at the IAA Mobility conference in Munich.  This marks a pivotal step from lab validation to real-world operation—the exact transition investors have long anticipated.  That said, if you want upside with less volatility than a single stock, consider the High Quality Portfolio. It has comfortably outperformed its benchmark—a blend of the S&amp;P 500, Russell, and S&amp;P MidCap indexes—and delivered returns exceeding 91% since inception. For a related read, see – Rocket Companies: RKT Stock to $40?  Technical Validation Underpins Commercial Viability  The live demo produced standout performance figures that tackle key industry pain points:  MORE FOR YOU  Energy density of 844 Wh/L  Fast charge from 10% to 80% in just over 12 minutes  10C continuous discharge capability  World’s first anode-free solid-state batteries shown in real vehicle operation  These specs are no longer merely theoretical—they’ve been proven on a running motorcycle, indicating QuantumScape’s technology can satisfy real-world EV demands.  Market Reaction Signals the Shift  The market’s response affirmed the move from research to reality. QuantumScape surprised investors with the live demo, and the stock rose as much as 36%. Shares finished the day up 21%, taking year-to-date gains to 71%. This jump reflects growing conviction that QuantumScape has crossed the key threshold from promising research to a functioning product demonstration.  Strategic Partnership Supports the Commercial Path  The event strengthens QuantumScape’s partnership with Volkswagen Group via PowerCo. Ongoing backing from Volkswagen’s battery arm provides validation and market access, pointing to a credible route to commercial production.  QuantumScape appears closest in its peer set to delivering full-scale solid-state cells to the EV market. Even so, several commercial hurdles remain:  Scaling from a demo to mass production  Driving manufacturing costs down to commercial targets  Managing timing uncertainty for a full rollout  Facing competition from established battery makers  See our analysis – QuantumScape Stock To $0? – for more on the current risks.  The Verdict  The Ducati demo shows QuantumScape has advanced from pure research to practical application, resolving a central question about technological viability. Proving the battery in a real vehicle is a major milestone that positions the company well as the EV industry moves toward solid-state solutions.  While the technology hurdle has been cleared, significant execution work remains before profitable commercial production. Investors should weigh the substantial upside potential—as high as 40x, as noted in previous analysis—against a realistic view of timelines and associated risks.  Single-stock exposure carries meaningful risk. Consider the 30-stock Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, which has a record of strong over the last 4-year period. strong As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks delivered stronger returns with less risk than the benchmark; a smoother ride, as reflected in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.  Editorial Standards Reprints &amp; Permissions LOADING VIDEO PLAYER... FORBES’ FEATURED Video</div>

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<p>QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS) has transitioned from research to real-world application, demonstrated by the live demo of its solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering a Ducati motorcycle at the IAA Mobility conference. This pivotal event led to a 21% stock increase, reflecting investor confidence in its technology's viability. The partnership with Volkswagen Group further supports its commercial path, although challenges remain in scaling production and managing costs. Investors should consider the potential upside against risks before investing in QS stock.</p>