Toyota’s breakthrough could make EV batteries charge fast and last over 1,000 km

Toyota claims that it has made a breakthrough in electric vehicles (EVs). The Japanese brand stated that it has made a technological breakthrough that could lead to a solid-state battery with an energy density that is enough for up to 1,199 kilometers of range, and ultra-fast charging. Super-fast charging happens in about 20 minutes or so, but try 10 minutes. 

The Guardian reported on this quoting Toyota’s Keiji Kaita, president of the company’s research and development center for carbon neutrality. 

To many industry experts immersed in the world of EVs, solid-state batteries are seen as the next big step. Considered to be safer and more reliable than our current industry–standard lithium-ion cells, solid-state have no liquids and can boast high levels of resilience, durability, and energy density. 

For now, the technology remains locked behind development costs, time, and further study, but brands like Toyota are getting close, and the Japanese brand claims that it believes that the manufacturing process of solid-state EV batteries could be simplified. 

Currently, solid-state batteries are prohibitively expensive to manufacture, as well as difficult—for now. However, Toyota’s breakthrough claims that the new development could make solid-state cells easier to produce than lithium-ion cells. 

If about 1,200 kilometers isn’t enough, try 1,448 km. The company has also made a roadmap for its future developments, and the brand projects that an over 1,400-kilometer range can be achieved by 2028, or about five years from now thanks to lighter and less complex cars with fewer components and a very energy-dense power source.