Hybrid vehicle champion, Toyota does not intend to lag behind when it comes to electric vehicles.
After having delayed for a long time and showing a certain degree of caution, the world number 1 has in turn decided to follow in the footsteps of its competitors who are increasing the number of battery-electric vehicle programs.
Truth be told, Toyotan had no choice but to go with the flow.
The European Commission has announced that it wants to ban the sale of thermal vehicles from 2035. Some European commissioners are campaigning for this deadline to be brought forward.
Mercedes has already announced that it would be ready to switch its range to all-electric from 2030 if market conditions allow it.
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While it has already unveiled a first battery-powered electric vehicle, the bZ4X SUV, in early November 2021, the Japanese manufacturer is now presenting its roadmap. It will launch no less than 30 electric models by 2030 on the market. These vehicles will be divided between the Toyota and Lexus brands. Its luxury brand will now only offer vehicles with zero emission technology in the European, Chinese and North American markets. It intends to cover all market segments in 2030, including that of sports models with the RZ. For this vehicle, Lexus announces a range of around 700 km. In 2030, the high-end brand of Toyota believes it has sold 1 million units of these vehicles. By adding the Toyota brand program, the Japanese group hopes to sell 3,5 million electric vehicles by 2030. Most of these models will be based on the modular bZ platform developed jointly with Subaru. As we know, the first vehicle of this offensive will be the bZ4X launched in the first half of 2022. The Japanese manufacturer plans to apply its technology to a large number of silhouettes and architectures. For Europe, the manufacturer has developed a small crossover called for the moment bZ small crossover.the manufacturer has developed a small crossover called for the moment bZ small crossover.the manufacturer has developed a small crossover called for the moment bZ small crossover.
Toyota will also continue to offer vehicles with combustion engines, hybrids and plug-in hybrids for markets that demand them.
Mr. Akio Toyoda, Chairman of the Toyota Group.
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