EX-23.1
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
(1)
Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement (Form S-1 on Form S-3 No. 333-251433) of QuantumScape Corporation,
(2)
Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-262659) of QuantumScape Corporation,
(3)
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-252606) pertaining to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and 2010 Equity Incentive Plan of QuantumScape Corporation,
(4)
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-270117) pertaining to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of QuantumScape Corporation,
(5)
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-277401) pertaining to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan of QuantumScape Corporation,
(6)
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-285242) pertaining to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan of QuantumScape Corporation;
of our reports dated February 26, 2026, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of QuantumScape Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of QuantumScape Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of QuantumScape Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2025.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Jose, California
February 25, 2026