Toyota aims at 1000 km of rage for its EVs with new batteries and platform

14 June 2023, 05:09:34

During the "Toyota Technical Workshop," Takero Kato, BEV Factory President at Toyota, unveiled the brand's next-generation EV strategy. The BEV Factory was launched in May and is Toyota's organization to change the future with BEVs through the transformation of cars, manufacturing, and the way they work. On the vehicle aspect, through technologies such as the integration of next-generation batteries and sonic technology, Toyota will achieve a vehicle cruising range of 1,000 km. To bring more stylish design, Aerodynamic performance is supported by AI, while designers will focus on expressing natural sensibility. The Arene OS and full OTA will infinitely expand the possibilities for enjoying cars.

On the manufacturing axis, the car body will be constructed from three main components in a new modular structure. Adopting giga casting will allow significant component integration, which contributes to the reduction of vehicle development costs and factory investment. In addition, self-propelling production technology will reduce the processes and plant investment by half.

Toyota will roll out next-generation BEVs globally and as a full lineup to be launched in 2026. By 2030, 1.7 million units out of 3.5 million overall will be provided by BEV Factory. The next-generation battery EVs will adopt new batteries, through which we are determined to become a world leader in battery EV energy consumption. With the resources we earn, we will improve our product appeal to exceed customer expectations and secure earnings.

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