Re: Toyota's new battery electric SUV ready for production Toyota previews expanded dedicated BEV line-up and advanced battery technologies.
- Expansion of dedicated BEV line-up with the presentation of the Urban SUV and Sport Crossover concepts scheduled for introduction in the next two years.
- Development of future multiple battery technologies and new manufacturing technologies to meet customer’s requirements, as featured in the FT-3e concept.
- Market introduction of first solid state battery expected in 2027-2028, targeting a recharge time from 10 to 80% in just 10 minutes and looking to boost capacity to several tens of thousands vehicles per year. Next generation batteries beyond 2026
The next-generation technologies Toyota is developing for post-2026 will change the way vehicles are developed, made and used. It will ensure that zero-emission mobility is affordable and accessible, true to its commitment to delivering sustainable mobility for all, with no one left behind.
It is preparing to introduce a series of new batteries, the first of which will be a performance version, designed with a conventional structure but expected to offer twice the driving range and a 20% cost reduction compared to the current bZ4X.
This will be followed by a good quality, low-cost battery that will help popularise BEVs. It will have new shape, a bipolar structure and use cheaper lithium iron phosphate (LFP) as its principal material. The aim is for this to increase range by 20% and reduce cost by 40% (vs bZ4X).
The third battery to be introduced will focus on high performance, using bipolar technologies and a high nickel cathode. Even lower costs and a further extended driving range are expected.
Turning to the prospect of Toyota’s first solid state batteries, Andrea Carlucci said: “We have made a technological breakthrough that overcomes the long-standing challenge of solid state battery durability. A method for mass production is currently being developed and we are striving for commercialisation in 2027-2028 with production capacity of several tens of thousands of vehicles.” From the start, Toyota is looking to achieve a charge time from 10 to 80% of just 10 minutes.
Other technologies are also being developed for next-generation BEV production, engineering and design. The Kenshiki forum hosted the first European presentation of the Toyota FT-3e concept, a tech-study that embraces the full range of future technologies, minimising weight, maximising aerodynamic performance and controlling costs. The FT-3e looks at how in the future cars might offer more than mobility by connecting with society and enabling the transfer of energy and data.
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