Solid-state battery technology has made a new breakthrough

Are solid-state batteries a 'breakthrough'?

Once assembled, a major challenge for solid-state batteries is around maintaining good contact between the electrodes and the electrolyte. In addition, repeated charge-discharge cycles can cause cracks to form between these components, significantly limiting the lifetime of the battery. Toyota says this is where the “breakthrough” has been made.

Could a new material help commercialize a solid state battery?

The Japanese automaker says it has found a new material that will help commercialize the elusive, long-awaited solid state battery, but it's light on details. Toyota says it has found a technological breakthrough that will allow it to bring solid state batteries to market as early as 2027.

How can solid-state batteries revolutionize the world?

ASB technology has the potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries, from transportation and consumer electronics to renewable energy and aerospace. Solid-state batteries could forge a path toward a more sustainable and efficient future across various sectors by addressing key challenges such as range, charging times, and safety.

Will Toyota make solid-state batteries in 2027?

Toyota has made a breakthrough in its development of solid-state batteries. The Japanese car maker reckons it won’t need to compromise on shorter battery life – a typical trade-off – when it puts its new solid-state batteries into mass production in 2027.

When will a solid-state battery be available for commercial use?

Toyota has moved its focus to bringing solid-state batteries into mass production and ready for commercial use by 2027 or 2028. Toyota’s first solid-state battery is expected to offer a 621-mile driving range with an 80 percent fast charging time of just around 10 minutes.

Can a solid state battery be recharged in 10 minutes?

Researchers at Harvard University have developed a solid state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes, and now it’s got Series A funding to scale production.