Toyota solid-state battery: METI production approval and 2027 Lexus deployment
COMPILED NOTES
METI production certification, mass production starting 2026, Lexus flagship 2027, 1,200km range on 10min charge, partnership with Sumitomo Mining + Idemitsu Kosan for lithium sulphide materials
Toyota solid-state battery: METI production approval and 2027 Lexus deployment
Key Contributions
- Received METI (Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) production certification — a regulatory milestone for commercialization
- Mass production of solid-state cells to begin in 2026
- First vehicle deployment in Lexus flagship model targeted for 2027
- Performance target: 1,200 km range with 10-minute charging
- Supply chain partnerships with Sumitomo Mining and Idemitsu Kosan for lithium sulphide materials
Results / Data
- Regulatory: METI production certification granted
- Production timeline: mass production from 2026
- Vehicle integration: Lexus flagship 2027
- Range: 1,200 km target
- Charge time: 10 minutes
- Materials partners: Sumitomo Mining, Idemitsu Kosan (lithium sulphide)
Source: Toyota solid-state battery METI approval — Toyota Newsroom, October 2025
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