Toyota's Solid-State Battery Ambitions Are One Step Closer to Reality
Toyota is collaborating with Idemitsu Kosan to mass-produce solid-state batteries by 2027-2028, with initial limited production for high-end models and true mass production expected around 2030.
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Toyota is advancing its solid-state battery technology, collaborating with Idemitsu Kosan to begin mass production by 2027-2028. Idemitsu has initiated the design of a large pilot facility for solid electrolytes, essential for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries. This facility will be located in Ichihara City, Japan, where two smaller pilot facilities are already operational. A final investment decision for the new plant is expected by the end of 2025, with completion anticipated by late 2027. Initial production volumes will be limited, translating to only several tens of thousands of vehicles, suggesting that solid-state technology will initially be reserved for high-end models. True mass production is projected to start around 2030. The automotive industry is poised for a shift towards solid-state batteries, with competitors like Nissan and Dodge also exploring this technology. However, Toyota will continue to produce traditional gasoline-powered vehicles alongside its electric offerings.
- Toyota is collaborating with Idemitsu Kosan to produce solid-state batteries by 2027-2028.
- A pilot facility for solid electrolytes is being designed, with a final investment decision expected by late 2025.
- Initial production will be limited to several tens of thousands of vehicles, primarily for high-end models.
- True mass production of solid-state batteries is anticipated to begin around 2030.
- Competitors like Nissan and Dodge are also exploring solid-state battery technology.
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