Toyota confirms next-generation battery technology! Battery life "surges", catching up with BYD?

Recently, Intelligent Travel learned from Toyota officials that its new generation battery technology will be applied to the brand's mass-produced models starting in 2026. It is expected that the initial cruising range will reach 500 miles (approximately 805 kilometers). Compared with currently on sale The bZ4X entry-level model has nearly doubled. At the same time, Toyota also plans to use two different specifications of battery packs and adapt them to different specifications of models. Among them, lithium-ion technology is used in high-performance batteries for expensive cars, while popular lithium iron phosphate batteries will be used in entry-level pure electric models.

It is reported that the high-performance battery will be first launched in 2026. Compared with the bZ4X model currently on sale, its overall cost will be reduced by 20%, and it can complete 10%-80% power reserve in 20 minutes or more. At the same time, Toyota plans to use cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries to save costs by 40% by 2026 or 2027, increase the cruising range by 20% (600 kilometers), and can complete 10%-80% of the battery in 30 minutes. Power reserve.

At the same time, Toyota's new generation of high-performance lithium-ion batteries will be launched in 2027-2028. Compared with the first high-performance battery, the cost can be saved by 10%, and the cruising range is promised to be up to 1,000 kilometers. In addition, Toyota's first solid-state battery will be officially launched in 2027-2028, with a cruising range of up to 1,200 kilometers to 1,500 kilometers. According to overseas media, Toyota is also committed to reducing the thickness of the battery pack to improve passenger interior comfort and reduce the overall height of the vehicle to improve aerodynamics; the battery thickness of ordinary vehicles will be reduced to 120 mm. , and the battery thickness of the sports car will be reduced to 100 mm (the current bZ4X battery thickness is 150 mm).