Toyota Solid-State Battery with 745-Mile Driving Range Nearing Production

What Happened?

Toyota is planning to begin production of a solid-state battery for electric vehicles (EV) in 2026 according to a recent press conference held by the company and the Japanese Ministry of Trade, Economy, and Industry. After an initial roll out in 2026, Toyota is expected to begin ramping up production in 2027. 

Toyota initially announced plans to begin production of solid-state batteries in 2020 but delayed the project due to feasibility concerns. The new solid-state batteries are expected to deliver an increased range and decreased charging times while also taking up less space in the vehicle design.

Why it Matters

Toyota is the world’s number one car manufacturer by sales volume, and it has also established a strong global reputation for quality engineering. Because it is a leader in the automotive industry and a trusted brand, Toyota’s solid-state battery powered electric vehicles could be embraced by consumers who have been skeptical of other EV makers.

In addition to the established brand and dominant market share, Toyota’s EVs promise improved performance and better design than existing EVs. Solid-state batteries tend to be physically smaller and lighter than the lithium-ion batteries that currently dominate the EV market. The reduced size of solid-state batteries means more space in EVs for passengers and passenger accommodations. 

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Toyota’s solid-state batteries also promise a range of 745 miles on a single charge, and they claim their battery can be fully recharged in under ten minutes. That distance would put Toyota’s EVs on par with internal combustion engines in terms of driving range on a single tank of gas. Limited charging range has long been an obstacle for many consumers, who continue to choose gas powered vehicles because they can go farther on a single tank of fuel. 

While companies such as Waymo and Tesla have moved relatively quickly to enter the EV market, Toyota has been playing the long game. Though Toyota’s approach has required more time and resources. If their research pays off with a superior design belonging to an already trusted brand, they could quickly become a dominant force in the EV market, as they have with internal combustion engine vehicles. 

How it Affects You

Toyota’s first solid-state battery vehicle could be a hybrid, since the company is already a well-established manufacturer of hybrid vehicles. Either way, the launch by Toyota of a new class of EVs in 2026 could also mark the beginning of the solid-state battery era for EVs in general because they offer higher efficiency, longer ranges, and faster charging.

EVs have continued to grow in popularity in Europe and Asia during the past several years, but Americans have been more reluctant to buy them. Toyota is already a leading seller in the U.S., and it could change American attitudes towards EVs.