Toyota to Launch Solid-State Battery EV by 2027 With 1,200 km Range
- Toyota plans to launch the first electric vehicle equipped with a solid-state battery by 2027, according to reports from Revista Merca2.0 and Diario AS.
- Toyota is targeting 2027 for the commercial release of its solid-state battery EV.
- While Toyota pursues its internal timeline, other industry players are forming strategic alliances to accelerate the technology.
Toyota plans to launch the first electric vehicle equipped with a solid-state battery by 2027, according to reports from Revista Merca2.0 and Diario AS. The technology aims to provide a driving range of up to 1,200 kilometers and a charging time of approximately 10 minutes, which would significantly reduce current charging durations for battery electric vehicles.
Toyota’s 2027 Solid-State Battery Timeline
Toyota is targeting 2027 for the commercial release of its solid-state battery EV.
Industry Partnerships and the Factorial-SK On Agreement
While Toyota pursues its internal timeline, other industry players are forming strategic alliances to accelerate the technology. Factorial Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SK On, as reported by Investing.com México and Motor16. This agreement focuses on the joint development of solid-state batteries to improve both charging speeds and overall autonomy.
The partnership between Factorial and SK On represents a collaborative effort to scale the production of these batteries. According to FCE, the goal of these “battery giants” is to move the technology from laboratory prototypes to viable mass-market automotive applications, mirroring the shift Toyota is attempting to execute by 2027.