Toyota has revealed details about its next-generation batteries, which will power its upcoming electric vehicles (EVs). These batteries include three types of liquid electrolyte batteries (Performance, Popularization, and High-Performance) and solid-state batteries. Here are the key features of each:
- Performance Li-Ion Battery (Debut in 2026): This lithium-ion battery will debut in Toyota’s next-gen EVs from 2026 and aims to provide a driving range of over 497 miles. It also offers a 20% cost reduction compared to the current bZ4X electric SUV and fast charging in 20 minutes or less from 10% to 80% state of charge (SOC).
- Popularization LFP Battery (Expected in 2026-2027): This battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and is designed to be a lower-cost option. It is expected to offer a 20% increase in driving range compared to the bZ4X and a 40% cost reduction compared to the current electric SUV. Fast charging time is estimated to be 30 minutes or less from 10% to 80% SOC.
- High-Performance Li-Ion Battery (Debut in 2027-2028): Using lithium-ion chemistry with a high nickel cathode, this battery aims to achieve a driving range of over 621 miles. It is expected to provide a further 10% cost reduction compared to the Performance battery and fast charging in 20 minutes or less from 10% to 80% SOC.
- Solid-State Battery (Expected in 2027-2028): Toyota claims to have made significant advances in the durability of solid-state batteries. These batteries are expected to offer a 20% increase in driving range compared to the Performance battery, approximately 621 miles, with fast charging in 10 minutes or less from 10% to 80% SOC. Toyota is also developing a higher-spec solid-state battery targeting a 50% improvement in cruising range, equivalent to around 745 miles.
Additionally, Toyota aims to reduce battery height to optimize aerodynamics, with heights as low as 3.9 inches in some high-performance sports EVs.
These next-generation batteries are part of Toyota’s strategy to appeal to a wider customer base and increase its electric vehicle offerings.