With Toyota's announcement that solid-state batteries will be mass-produced in 2028, the advantages of solid-state batteries are beginning to attract widespread attention in the market. Compared with traditional lithium batteries, solid-state batteries have higher safety, longer cruising range and more convenient assembly, which seems to be an inevitable choice for the development of electric vehicles in the future.
So, some EV owners say that does this mean that their vehicles will soon be scrapped? As it stands, there is no need to be overly worried. First of all, solid-state batteries have not yet been commercialized on a large scale, and it will take at least several years or even more than ten years for them to be popularized. Secondly, even if the solid-state battery technology is mature, it is necessary to reduce the cost to replace the existing lithium battery, otherwise consumers will still choose the more affordable lithium battery.
Consumers choose new energy vehicles not only because of the battery. High-tech configurations such as intelligent cockpits and autonomous driving are also important factors to attract consumers, and are not necessarily related to the type of battery. Coupled with the fact that the current liquid lithium battery technology is quite mature, the cruising range has been able to meet the daily needs of most users, and the cost is also decreasing.
For consumers who buy electric vehicles, there is no need to worry too much about the imminent availability of solid-state batteries, even if they buy now. The cost of liquid lithium batteries has been reduced to the extreme, the cruising range has gradually increased, and the maintenance cost is relatively low. In order for solid-state batteries to truly replace liquid lithium batteries, in addition to technological breakthroughs, factors such as ** and market acceptance need to be considered.
There's no denying that the rise of solid-state batteries is a big step forward for the EV industry, but existing EVs aren't immediately destined to become scrap. Consumers can make choices based on their personal needs and budgets when purchasing electric vehicles, and at the same time, they can also expect the development of Toyota's new technologies to bring more possibilities and convenience to future travel.