Toyota Plant - A11
| Metric | Original A11 (ICE/Hybrid) | A11 Battery Megafactory (2026) | |--------|----------------------------|--------------------------------| | Annual output | 400,000 vehicles | | | Primary product | Unibody frames & drivetrains | Bipolar lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells | | Robotics density | 850 units | 2,700 units | | Water usage | 180 million gallons/year | 450 million gallons/year (90% recycled) | | Onsite power | Grid + solar | 120 MW fuel cell + 50 MW solar |
But supporters argue that A11 is a . With Toyota’s own solid-state battery pilot line scheduled to come online next door to A11 in 2027, the site is positioned to leapfrog current LFP chemistry. a11 toyota plant
For decades, Toyota’s production system celebrated single-digit hours of inventory. But battery materials are volatile—both in price and availability. After the 2024 Chilean lithium export restrictions, Toyota rewrote the rulebook. | Metric | Original A11 (ICE/Hybrid) | A11