Toyota to Make Only a Few of its Hyped Batteries




Toyota to Make Only a Few of its Hyped Batteries
In September, Toyota unveiled its ambitious plans for the production of next-generation and solid-state batteries with extended range. However, recent reports indicate that the initial supply of solid-state batteries will be limited, with only a few thousand units set to be manufactured using this groundbreaking technology.
However, it's worth noting that the term "breakthrough" might be a bit exaggerated. Toyota's strategy involves creating two versions of the battery. The first version boasts a 20% longer range than today's Toyota electric vehicles (EVs), while the second version promises a 50% improvement. To provide some context, the standard range option is expected to reach 999 km, and the higher-tier variant is claimed to achieve 1,199 km, based on CLTC's standards, which are often considered overly optimistic.
Despite the limited supply of these solid-state batteries when they hit the market in 2027-2028, there is positive news regarding their charging time. These batteries will reportedly charge in just 20 minutes, marking a significant breakthrough.
Moving on to Toyota's "next-gen" batteries, the company is actively working on two versions: a popularized variant and a performance version. The former is anticipated to offer a 20% increase in range compared to the bZ4X, estimated at 737 km according to CLTC. It will incorporate LFP batteries, resulting in a 40% reduction in manufacturing costs. The first vehicles equipped with this battery technology are scheduled for release in 2026-2027.
On the other hand, the performance alteration of the next-gen battery is projected to provide a driving range of 998 km, based on CLTC standards. While the production cost is expected to decrease by 20%, the emphasis remains on enhancing overall performance.
Furthermore, Toyota is actively developing a high-performance battery featuring a bipolar structure and a high nickel cathode. Although the autonomy is expected to improve modestly by 10%, it is understandable considering the priority placed on achieving superior performance.
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