These batteries could make recharging an EV as fast as refueling a gas car within two years

New solid-state battery technology from Toyota could mean we are recharging our electric vehicles as fast as we can fill up a car with gasoline.

The Japanese manufacturer is developing potentially revolutionary solid-state batteries, which Toyota hopes to introduce in 2027.

These batteries could come with several major advantages over the lithium-ion batteries currently in EVs.

This could mean that EVs surge once again in popularity, and eliminate many concerns that consumers have with electric cars.

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Solid-state batteries could be game-changing.

Solid-state batteries use solid electrolytes instead of liquid ones found in lithium-ion batteries.

The new batteries allow for a faster movement of ions, and a greater tolerance of high temperatures and voltages.

In simpler terms, this means that the batteries could charge faster and provide longer range for EVs.

The Japanese manufacturer says we could see cars with up to 620 miles of range.

Charging an EV from 10 to 80 percent could take just 10 minutes.

That is in effect a 50 percent reduction in how long it takes lithium-ion batteries to do the same.

Fire risk is also lower with a solid-state battery, but the energy density is also increased.

This means battery packs could have a higher capacity, yet weigh less than those currently doing the job.

Toyota believes these batteries are the future

Toyota has also said that due to their smaller size, solid-state batteries could allow for EVs to run at a low height.

That would help to reduce their drag coefficient and make them much more aerodynamic.

That could in-turn increase an EV’s range.

For example, the maker says the battery pack in its bZ4X is 150mm tall.

By contrast, its solid-state batteries may be just 120mm tall.

Yet Toyota isn’t alone in exploring the technology.

Rivals Nissan, Honda, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, and Tesla are all looking at solid-state batteries.

Toyota hopes to introduce solid-state batteries by 2027 and have mass production commence by 2030 at the latest.

If EVs can eliminate problems such as charging times and range anxiety, Toyota could help drive a massive sales increase of the cars.

That could be decisive as the automotive world moves towards fully electric transportation.

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