Toyota Company Revealed New EVs Plan Include 900 Mile Batteries

Under pressure from critics and investors alike, the Japanese carmaker appears to set up its electrification game. 

2023 Toyota bz4x

Toyota has faced criticism from environmentalists and shareholders over the past year due to its slow progress in electrifying its lineup. But the company is now responding with an ambitious vision for electric vehicles (EVs), aiming for over 600 miles of range in 2026 and an impressive 900 miles on a single charge after 2026.

According to recently revealed plans, the first of Toyota's next-generation EVs will debut in 2026 under the Lexus brand, powered by a cutting-edge lithium-ion battery with 600 miles of range as reported by Automotive News.

The next step, scheduled for 2026-2027, involves a Bipolar Lithium Iron phosphate battery, which is expected to reduce costs by 40% compared to the previous iteration. Additionally, an advanced bipolar lithium iron battery with 10% more range is set to enter production in 2027-2028.

Toyota estimates that with this technology, they will produce around 1.7 million EVs based on the newly developed, purpose-built architecture by 2030. These EVs will benefit from solid-state batteries starting in 2027, which are projected to increase range by 20% over the next-gen lithium-ion packs. Furthermore, an advanced solid-state battery, expected to appear after 2028, will be able to boost range by 50%, resulting in over 900 miles of zero-emission driving.

In addition to battery advancements, Toyota aims to deploy giga casting technologies inspired by Tesla's Giga Presses, simplifying vehicle production, and develop ultra-aerodynamic designs with a drag coefficient under 0.20 within the next 2 to 3 years.

Toyota's top executive unveiled this comprehensive plan at the company's Higashi-Fuji Technical Center, emphasizing their determination to become a world leader in batteries and deliver industry-leading EVs starting in 2026. The Chief Technology Officer, Hiroki Nakajima, stated the importance of offering various battery options compatible with different vehicle models.

While Toyota seeks to significantly improve its EV presence, including manufacturing zero-emission vehicles in the United States from 2025, the company will continue to develop internal combustion engine cars and hydrogen-powered vehicles alongside its EV efforts.

At present, Toyota has only one EV available for sale in the United States—the bz4x crossover, priced at $42,000 and offering an EPA-estimated range of 252 miles.