Toyota claims to have achieved advances in solid-state batteries, which will be available in 2027-2028 with a range of 621 miles.
Toyota has unveiled additional details about the new, advanced batteries that will power its next-generation EVs, after the announcement of a new battery electric vehicle facility that will begin producing new models in 2026.
The Japanese manufacturer will rely on four Toyota next-gen EV batteries types, three of which will be powered by new liquid electrolyte battery technologies and one by solid-state battery technology.
Toyota estimates that these batteries will power 1.7 million of the 3.5 million BEVs it expects to sell globally by 2030. The next generation of battery technology will be critical to reaching a larger customer base.
Toyota stated that it is focusing on overall improvements, including improved energy density, cost competitiveness, and charging speeds, for liquid electrolytes, which are the current standard battery technology for BEVs.
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Performance, Popularized, and High Performance are the three main battery kinds under development.
A high-performance lithium-ion battery with a range of 497 miles will be available in 2026.
The Performance lithium-ion battery is set to arrive in Toyota’s next-generation BEVs in 2026, improving driving range to more than 497 miles thanks to enhanced vehicle aerodynamics and lower vehicle weight.
The Performance battery is also predicted to be 20% cheaper than the existing Toyota bZ4X electric SUV, with a charging period of 20 minutes or less from 10 to 80 percent state of charge (SOC).
Popularization LFP Battery Has 20% Greater Range Than bZ4X
The Popularization battery will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and will be a lower-cost, high-quality alternative. The battery, which is built utilizing the bipolar technology Toyota pioneered for its nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries, is projected to hit the market in 2026-2027.
The carmaker anticipates that the new battery technology will provide a 20% boost in driving range over the Toyota bZ4X and a 40% cost reduction over the current electric SUV. From 10 to 80 percent SOC, the Popularization battery should have a quick charging period of 30 minutes or less.
In 2027-2028, a high-performance lithium-ion battery with a range of 621 miles will be available.
When combined with enhanced aerodynamics and reduced vehicle weight, the third type of liquid electrolyte battery, known as High-performance, uses lithium-ion chemistry in conjunction with a high nickel cathode to attain a driving range capability of more than 621 miles.
Toyota anticipates an additional 10% cost savings over the Performance battery and a DC fast charging time of 20 minutes or less for 10-80 percent SOC. This battery is scheduled to make its debut in 2027-2028.
In 2027-2028, a solid-state battery with a range of 621 miles will be available.
Moving on to solid-state batteries, Toyota claims to have reached a breakthrough in terms of durability. The solid electrolyte of the company’s solid-state lithium-ion batteries is stated to allow for quicker ion movement and improved tolerance of high voltages and temperatures.
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As a result, these batteries are excellent for rapid charging and discharging as well as power delivery in a compact size. The expected trade-off has been a lower battery life, but Toyota claims to have conquered this obstacle, with new advancements hastening the production process.
According to Toyota, the solid-state batteries will be available for commercial use in next-generation BEVs by 2027-2028. Toyota originally intended to use solid-state batteries in hybrid automobiles.
Toyota anticipates that its first solid-state battery will provide a 20% increase in driving range over the Performance battery – roughly 621 miles – as well as a rapid charging time of 10 minutes or less from 10 to 80 percent SOC.
The company claims to already have a higher specification lithium solid-state battery under development, with a 50 percent increase in cruising range compared to the Performance battery – equivalent to 745 miles.
Battery packs that are as little as 3.9 inches tall
Toyota is interested in optimizing battery height to increase aerodynamics and hence range, in addition to boosting the performance of its next-generation batteries. Because the battery is positioned beneath the vehicle floor, it has a direct impact on the total height of the vehicle, which impacts aerodynamics and range.
Because lowering the battery height results in lowering the total height of the vehicle, the manufacturer intends to lower the battery height to 4.72 inches (120 millimeters), as opposed to the Toyota bZ4X’s battery height of roughly 5.9 in (150 mm). The battery height of high-performance sports BEVs will be decreased even more to 3.93 in (100 mm).
