Developed with advanced low-resistance technology, the new battery delivers over 10% improvements in both energy density and input/output performance, optimising efficiency for hybrid systems. The cells and modules are manufactured by Blue Energy Co., Ltd., a GS Yuasa Group company, with further enhancements including a newly designed die-cast module case to reduce weight and component count.

This innovation builds on GS Yuasa’s extensive expertise in lithium-ion technology. Since establishing Blue Energy in 2009, the Group has supplied batteries for over 4 million hybrid vehicles worldwide, demonstrating proven reliability, consistent performance and trusted OEM capability at scale.

This milestone reinforces GS Yuasa’s position as a trusted global partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, delivering high-performance, reliable battery technology to support the shift towards electrification.

Built on decades of engineering excellence and proven quality, GS Yuasa continues to power the future of mobility across Europe and beyond.

Peter Whittaker, General Mangager, Automotive and Motorcycle at GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd, commented: “This selection by Toyota is a strong endorsement of GS Yuasa’s technology, quality and reliability, as well as our proven track record in delivering high-performance battery solutions for hybrid vehicles worldwide.”

GS Yuasa established Blue Energy in 2009 as a joint venture for the development, manufacturing, and sales of high-performance lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles. To date, Blue Energy has stably supplied batteries for over 4 million hybrid vehicles. With this extensive track record and advanced technological capabilities, GS Yuasa will continue to contribute to the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly vehicles.