Toyota is exploring innovations with the Space Division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to improve aerodynamics, such as hypersonic tech used in rockets. The automaker also provided a preview of further solid-state development that aims to deliver over 745 miles (1,200 km) range. Toyota says it has reached a “breakthrough” with solid-state batteries that can be a “potential game-changer for BEVs.” The aim is to have them ready for commercial use by 2027-2028, providing roughly 620 miles range (1,000 km) and ultrafast charging in under 10 minutes. It’s expected to offer an additional 10% cost reduction compared to the Performance battery. Looking further out, Toyota is developing a high-performance battery that will further increase the cruising range to over 620 miles (1000 km).ĭue out in 2027 to 2028, the battery combines a bipolar structure with Li-ion chemistry and a high nickel cathode. Toyota’s next-gen EV battery roadmap (Source: Toyota) Toyota’s advanced EV battery development plans Toyota claims the low-cost battery will increase cruising range by 20% (roughly 375 miles) while bringing down costs by 40% (compared to the bZ4X). The second Popularisation Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, due out in 2026 or 2027, is focused on affordability.
Toyota bZ4X electric SUV (Source: Toyota) The first of which, Toyota’s Performance lithium-ion battery, will power new EVs starting in 2026, providing a nearly 500-mile (800 km) cruising range (with enhanced aerodynamics and reduced weight).Ĭompared to the company’s first electric model, the bZ4X, EVs powered by the Performance battery will cost 20% less with fast charging in 20 minutes or less.
Toyota unveiled four next-gen batteries, including advances in liquid and solid-state electrolytes.
The company shared at the launch of its BEV factory, which is not an actual plant but rather “an organization dedicated to battery EVs,” that production of Toyota’s new EVs will begin in 2026. At a technical briefing in June, Toyota revealed several new innovations, including advanced battery plans, improvements in aerodynamics, and manufacturing upgrades as it looks to boost EV sales with its next-gen electric models.
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