nt of the work that had previously been required on-site was replaced with digital processes, and labor productivity also tripled. This time, the digital twins were introduced to the production line at the Anjo No. 2 Plant (Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture), which produces e-axles for the all-new Toyota bZ4X. In addition to the three-dimensional models of the equipment, the control panel for controlling the equipment and the operation panel for operat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Toyota launches all-new bZ4X Touring BEV in Japan On February 25, Toyota Motor launched the all-new bZ4X Touring BEV in Japan, following the bZ4X. The bZ4X Touring is a new wagon-like midsize electric SUV that combines the original bZ4X's defining qualities―the joy of driving, including strong acceleration and off-road capability, and the everyday convenience of ample cruising range―and is suited for a wide range of situations, including outd...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Toyota launching electric 2026 C-HR in March in U.S. EV push On February 18, Toyota announced that the all-new 2026 C-HR will be added to the brand’s growing BEV lineup at U.S. dealerships in March, when it joins the revised bZ and new bZ Woodland SUV. The MSRP for the 2026 C-HR starts at USD 37,000 (excluding processing and handling fees).  Available in SE and XSE grades, the C-HR has a number of standard interior features and the Toyota Safe...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Toyota readies bZ Woodland SUV for March launch in U.S. On February 17, Toyota announce that its newest, most rugged addition to BEV lineup, the first-ever 2026 bZ Woodland will arrive at U.S. dealerships in March with an opening MSRP of USD 45,300 (excluding processing and handling fees) in two grades: bZ Woodland and bZ Woodland Premium. The 2026 bZ Woodland, produced at the Subaru Yajima plant in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, has nearly 6-inches of...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

increased by 42.7% year-over-year (y/y) to 6,511 units, while total passenger car sales declined by 6.2% y/y. The ratio of EV sales to total passenger car sales increased by 0.7 percentage points y/y to 2.1%. The robust EV sales have been led by Toyota Motor Corporation’s (Toyota) fully upgraded bZ4X, and imported cars such as Tesla, Inc.’s (Tesla) EVs. The total sales of EVs, hybrid vehicles (HVs), and other electrified vehicles declined by...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

s a mobile power source with vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology. The 2027 Highlander is built on a modified Toyota Next Generation Architecture-K (TNGA-K) platform that was newly developed to house Highlander’s high-capacity battery and maximize passenger space. The 2027 Highlander joins the Toyota bZ, bZ Woodland, and C-HR models as the fourth BEV in Toyota’s U.S. lineup. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) will be announced close...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

r sales results in China. Toyota sold 145,500 units in January, up 6.6% year-over-year (y/y), another y/y growth after a 5-month gap. GAC Toyota accounted for 63,648 units, achieving positive y/y growth. The sales volumes of the Camry and Sienna models grew by 17% y/y and 35% y/y, respectively. The bZ7, GAC Toyota’s first battery electric sedan with Huawei’s HarmonySpace cockpit, is scheduled for launch in March. On February 9, Honda announce...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

First mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi developed by Pony.ai, Toyota rolls off production line On February 9, the first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi rolled off the production line. This marks that Pony.ai’s strategic partnership with Toyota China and GAC Toyota has entered a new stage of mass production and large-scale operations. The bZ4X Robotaxi production line built by GAC Toyota and Pony.ai, where TPS (Toyota Production System) is deeply integrat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Infineon supplies CoolSiC MOSFETs for the new bZ4X model from Toyota On February 9, Infineon Technologies announced that CoolSiC MOSFETs (silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs) have been adopted in the new bZ4X model from Toyota. Integrated into the on-board charger (OBC) and DC/DC converter, it leverages the material's advantages of low losses, high thermal resistance, and high voltage capability to help extend driving range and reduce charging ti...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

New Toyota bZ4X selling strongly, marking three consecutive victories in monthly EV sales ranking in Japan The sales of the bZ4X, an electric vehicle (EV) from Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), are strong. From the facelift implemented on October 9, 2025, to the end of the year, approximately 11,000 units were ordered. Its sales volume from October to December was 3,448 units, 22 times the 155 units sold in the same period of 2024. It has ranked...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

ich did not disclose its figures, is estimated to have sold around 5,600 EVs—an increase of approximately 80%. While EV sales of Nissan, which is leading in the Japanese EV market with its Leaf and Sakura, dramatically declined by 38.3% y/y to 18,968 units, Toyota, which has fully redesigned its bZ4X, sold 4,213 units (a 2-fold y/y increase), and Honda, which launched the new N-One e:, saw a 35-fold y/y increase to 5,257 units. (From an articl...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Toyota Philippines xEV sales jump 45% in Jan–Nov 2025; bZ4X BEV launched Reported on December 22, 2025, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) posted a 45% YoY increase in electrified vehicle (xEV) sales, delivering 16,986 units of Toyota and Lexus models from January to November 2025.  This growth mirrors the rising adoption of electrified vehicles in the Philippines, where HEV, PHEV, and BEV sales reached 41,000 units through September, a 356% incre...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

r Co., Ltd., which released new models, sales of EVs by US’ Tesla, Inc. and China’s BYD Co. Ltd. were strong. In 2026, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. launch new EV models. There is growing interest in how long this momentum will continue. EV sales were boosted by the Toyota bZ4X (1,580 units), which was fully redesigned in October. The price for the EV was substantially decreased while its driving performance was improved...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

ress conference. The most significant launch will be the Yaris Cross, which has already secured more than 2,000 reservations through its official pre-sale. The launch calendar includes the Land Cruiser 300 GR-S in January, followed by the Yaris Cross in February. In April, Toyota will introduce the bZ4X electric crossover, the new-generation RAV4 including a plug-in hybrid variant, and a hybrid version of the Land Cruiser. Lexus models scheduled ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

er 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1,617,300 units, up 1.8% y/y. The bZ7, the first GAC Toyota battery electric sedan model with Huawei’s HarmonySpace cockpit, will be launched in Q1 2026. On December 5, Honda announc...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

of 205 Nm (front) plus 269 Nm (rear), paired with a 59.2 kWh battery providing an NEDC range of up to 315 km. It supports AC charging up to 10 kW and DC fast charging up to 125 kW. Other models on display include Fortuner Leader G+, Yaris Ativ HEV, Yaris Cross Nightshade, Innova Zenix, bZ4X EV, GR86, GR Corolla, Alphard & Vellfire HEV, and the Camry with Charismo Luxe accessories. (From Toyota Motor Thailand press release (I / II))...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

DaikyoNishikawa’s bus bar adopted by Toyota for the first time to give EVs increased power DaikyoNishikawa Corporation (DaikyoNishikawa) announced that its newly developed bus bar, a wiring product that stabilizes current transmission, was adopted by Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) for the bZ4X electric vehicle (EV) recently released as an improved version. It is the first time DaikyoNishikawa’s bus bar has been adopted by Toyota. The newly...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

wer hybrid system (enabling a fuel consumption as low as 4.13L/100km), an 8.8-inch LCD instrument panel, a 12.9-inch HD multimedia display, and the Toyota Pilot Level 2 intelligent driver assistance system. The Corolla Cross, an SUV model of the Corolla family, was showcased simultaneously. The new bZ3 battery electric sedan, the first facelifted battery electric vehicle model under Toyota’s RCE mechanism, is built on the e-TNGA pure electric ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Sumitomo Riko’s cooling pipe hose resin tube adopted for Toyota’s bZ4X EV Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Riko) announced that its resin tube for cooling pipe hoses has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ4X electric vehicle (EV). The resin tube is mounted on an underfloor area from the vehicle front to the rear and near the e-axle and other motor parts. The resin tube, which is made of a low-cost, lightweight resin material, ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

ong performance, excellent fuel efficiency, and easy maintenance through its self-charging hybrid system. Pre-orders are now open with a special introductory price of IDR 299 million for the V Grade until December 2025. TAM also officially began sales of two BEV models: (i) the locally produced New bZ4X, priced from IDR 799,000,000 OTR Jakarta, and (ii) the New Urban Cruiser, previously previewed at GIIAS 2025, priced from IDR 759,000,000.For ove...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25