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The Cool Down

Toyota is planning a new EV with a 900-mile range and 10-minute charging time: ‘The holy grail of battery vehicles’

“If it is a genuine breakthrough, it could be a game changer.”

by Tina Deines September 30, 2023

Toyota just unveiled plans for new electric vehicle battery technology that could offer up to 900 miles of driving range, and many are calling it a potential game-changer.

At a recent briefing, the company announced big news about new solid-state EV battery tech. Saying it simplified production of the material used to make solid-state batteries, the company plans to roll out a model by 2025 that will extend cruising range by 20%.

A higher-performance version is still under research and development but has the potential to deliver 50% more cruising range — over 900 miles, according to Toyota. That could get you from New York to Chicago and then some, and charge time would be just 10 minutes.

Toyota had already made recent headlines by announcing it would have EVs with solid-state batteries on the market within the next few years.

Solid-state batteries (as opposed to lithium-ion batteries, which use a liquid electrolyte) are regarded as a potential turning point for EVs. They have the power to reduce charging times, increase capacity, and reduce fire risk.

The company will also offer two next-gen battery types in 2026 and 2027 — referred to as “performance” and “popularized.” 
The company will also offer two next-gen battery types in 2026 and 2027 — referred to as “performance” and “popularized.” 

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The company is aiming for mass production of its solid-state battery from 2027-2028. However, Electrek urged people not to get their hopes up, because Toyota has a history of lagging behind on its timelines.

Read the article here:

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/solid-state-battery-toyota-ev-range/

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Ignore the sensational title of the video. A more accurate title: Toyota hopes to have a new EV that could have a 900 Mile Range with a 10-minute charging time. Hopefully in 2027-2028

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