High-performance electrolytes are crucial for the advancement of lithium (Li) metal batteries (LMBs). Adjusting the salt-to-solvent ratio and incorporating a polymeric framework have been identified as effective strategies to address the limitations of current LMBs. However, integrating fast Li-ion transport with a stable interface/electrolyte structure remains a challenge. Herein, an ether-based gel electrolyte (HP-SGE) is proposed, incorporating H-bonded polymers with solvate ionic liquid (SIL) to enhance cycling performance in LMBs. A solvation-induced dynamic-interaction strategy is established inside HP-SGE to simultaneously achieve high Li-ion conductivity (1.07 × 10−3 S cm−1), a high Li-ion transference number (0.87), and a stable gel structure at room temperature. The interactions between polymer skeleton and high-concentration SIL have been analyzed, highlighting their effects on Li-ion solvation, ion transport, and the formation of the inorganic-rich electrode interphase. The HP-SGE system demonstrates exceptional electrochemical stability under ultra-high voltage operation (4.7 V), wide operational temperature (−20–60 ○C), effectively mitigating dendrite proliferation while maintaining structural integrity. Furthermore, HP-SGE’s nonflammable and self-healing properties enhance the safety of LMBs, allowing them to pass the destructive test smoothly. These discoveries provide a new pathway to resolving stability issues associated with the ether-based electrolyte in durable LMBs.
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