Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in this Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of QuantumScape Corporation for the registration of Class A common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, debt securities, warrants, subscription rights, purchase contracts, and units and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated February 28, 2022, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of QuantumScape Corporation, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of QuantumScape Corporation, included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Redwood City, California

July 29, 2022