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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest and Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - Class A Common Stock $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Stock issuance costs | $ 15.5
Legacy QuantumScape Series F Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement |
Stock issuance costs | $ 0.1

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