Toyota to create a powerful electric engine. It’s going to have a range of 385 miles
Two companies - Toyota and Idemitsu - have signed a strategic agreement for the mass production of innovative solid electrolyte batteries, set to revolutionize electromobility. Vehicles are designed to cross distances of 385 miles without a problem on one charge. A date has even been given.
Oct 21, 2023 | updated: 5:06 AM EDT, October 23, 2023
The partnership of both Japanese companies is focused on the development of solid electrolyte batteries with high capacity and efficiency. The companies plan to commercialize this solution in the years 2027-2028.
A battery made using solid sulfur electrolyte technology is considered a pioneering step in the future of electric cars. This innovative component is characterized by its flexibility and is resistant to damage caused by multiple battery charging and discharging cycles.
Sulfur batteries are smaller, yet more efficient. Moreover, they are supposed to be cheaper to manufacture than the currently used lithium-ion ones. Thanks to them, it will be easier to construct a small car with a large range, a sports car, or a long-distance delivery vehicle, which can be recharged within a few minutes in case of discharge.
Implementation, mass production, then commercialization
The collaboration between Toyota and Idemitsu is to be divided into three stages. The first stage will involve the development of batteries and preparation of a pilot setup. According to earlier information, the research and development phase is set to conclude in 2026.
In the second phase, Idemitsu prepares for the production of solid sulfur electrolytes, and Toyota will focus on adapting batteries for cars. The introduction of the first such car to the market is expected to take place in the years 2027-2028. The ultimate goal, or phase three, is mass production and commercialization of this technology on a large scale.
