The company has revealed that its new BEVs will not only be built and designed differently than previous models but will also be powered by a variety of innovative, cutting-edge batteries created especially to meet the various demands and expectations of Toyota customers.
He said that 1.7 million of the 3.5 million BEVs Toyota anticipates selling by 2030 will be next-generation vehicles. He also emphasized that BEVs must appeal to a wide range of customers and their needs, which would require a variety of battery technologies.In its statement, Toyota showcased four next-generation batteries that feature cutting-edge developments in both liquid and solid electrolyte battery technology.
The bipolar technology that Toyota pioneered and validated with its NiMh hybrid electric vehicle batteries is paired with reasonably priced lithium iron phosphate as the core material to create the ‘Popularised’ battery. This option will provide a 40 percent reduction in cost and a 30-minute recharging time.
Finally, the solid electrolyte in Toyota's ‘Solid-state batteries’ enables quicker ion movement and improved tolerance to high voltages and temperatures. These characteristics allow solid-state batteries to produce more power in a smaller package and allow for quick recharging times of 10 minutes.