Toyota first sold all-solid-state battery electric vehicles in 2022
According to the "China-Japan News," Toyota is currently working on electric vehicles that will be powered by all-solid-state batteries. These new batteries are expected to significantly increase the driving range and reduce charging times, making them a major advancement in the EV industry. The report suggests that Toyota aims to launch these vehicles as early as 2022, though no official sources were cited.
The new electric cars will be built on a dedicated platform and are said to be capable of being fully charged in just a few minutes. However, this information remains unverified. In comparison, current electric vehicles using lithium-ion batteries typically require 20 to 30 minutes for fast charging and have a range of about 300 to 400 kilometers (185–250 miles). Solid-state batteries, which use solid electrolytes instead of liquid ones, are considered safer and more stable than traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Despite the promising developments, experts believe there is still a long way to go before mass production becomes a reality. Christopher Richter, an automotive analyst at CLSA, noted that even if lab results are positive, scaling up to commercial production involves many challenges. He added that the timeline for 2022 might be optimistic, and significant changes could occur over the next few years. Additionally, the cost of battery production will play a crucial role in determining how quickly these vehicles reach the market.
Toyota has been actively involved in various alternative energy technologies, including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Last year, the company announced plans to expand its long-range electric vehicle lineup and created a separate department focused on EV development, led directly by CEO Akio Toyoda.
On July 23, the "Asahi Shimbun" reported that Toyota intended to begin mass-producing electric vehicles in China as early as 2019. These vehicles would be based on the C-HR model and would run on lithium-ion batteries, marking another step in the company’s broader EV strategy.
As electric vehicles gain popularity worldwide as a zero-emission alternative to conventional cars, Toyota is pushing hard to catch up with industry leaders like Tesla and Nissan. While the company has made significant progress, Reuters points out that it's still too early to say whether Toyota can truly overtake its competitors. Mass production requires strict quality control and reliability, which are key factors in the success of any new technology.
Other automakers, such as BMW, are also investing heavily in solid-state battery research, with the goal of achieving mass production within the next decade. With so much competition and innovation happening, the future of electric mobility looks more exciting than ever.
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