.” Those would be welcome improvements as the bZ4X starts at $42,000 and has up to 252 miles of range.
said the long range will be made possible through “vehicle efficiencies, such as aerodynamics and weight reduction.” Those are only part of the equation as the battery plays a big role. Toyota didn’t say too much about it, but the battery will be “square” and have an increased energy density. The automaker also said the battery will be 20% cheaper than the one found in the bZ4X and will be able to go from a 10-80% charge in 20 minutes or less.
Besides ‘traditional’ batteries, Toyota is aiming to have solid-state batteries ready for commercialization in 2027 or 2028. The company estimates their solid-state battery will have a 20% increase in range compared to their Performance battery, so that’d be 1,200 km . The battery would also allow vehicles to go from a 10-80% charge in 10 minutes or less, which approaches the speed of refueling an ICE-powered vehicle.
Besides focusing on batteries, Toyota is working on “aerodynamic drag reduction technology based on rocket hypersonic aerodynamics.” The company went on to say “by being able to reduce aerodynamic drag without being restricted by the shape of the car, it is expected to combine an attractive design/packaging with aerodynamic performance .”
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