Toyota is currently developing a next-generation solid-state battery boasting a range of 900 miles per charge, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
A spokesperson with Toyota shared that the automaker is developing a new type of battery that, unlike conventional batteries such as lithium-ion, will utilize electrolytes that are solid, rather than liquid.
Proponents of solid-state batteries say they are more reliable and safer than other batteries. During an October 2023 media briefing, Toyota Motor Corporation President and CEO Koji Sato explained that solid-state batteries have the capability for ions to move faster, thereby increasing charging time and output, and added that they are also more resistant to extreme temperatures.
Idemitsu has been collaborating with Toyota in developing these batteries, with the two companies having created solutions to make solid-state batteries as durable as possible, such as crack-resistant solid electrolytes.
The solid-state batteries currently in development by Toyota are lighter than lithium-ion batteries, contain no flammable materials, can charge faster, and are expected to have a range of around 917 miles.
A method for mass production of these solid-state batteries is now being developed by Toyota, with plans to introduce it to the market by 2027-2028, the spokesperson shared with AJOT.
