What's behind Toyota's electric statement?

Toyota, the Japanese car giant, is the latest significant manufacturer to join the wave of electricity flooding the world.

Whoever was the first to harness the hybrid technology and translate it into success, was in no hurry to impose its zeal on battery-powered electric vehicles.

There are several reasons for this wait.

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Toyota, unlike other manufacturers, did not feel the sword of the legislature and its pollution-dependent revenue, also thanks to its same hybrid fleet. In addition, one can note the huge investment in those hybrids, and the need to continue to support technology that is so important to it. It can also be assumed that the company believed that between the hybridity in their supply and the fuel cell technology, battery-powered electricity is not such an unequivocal and clear answer. It's time to point out that Toyota is among the few (along with Honda and Hyundai) to offer a fuel cell-driven car for sale.

But all of these, a thing of the past are, now as mentioned, in Toyota decided to jump into the electric commotion.

First introduced was the bZ4X that will arrive to us towards the middle of 2022, now, Toyota are revealing that dozens more electric cars will join it in the coming years.

Toyota's exposure, in fact, complements the electrical commitment of all the major manufacturers in the world.

It joins Volkswagen, Mercedes, GM and more.

Toyota was the last major manufacturer not to produce full electric models.

No more.

The alignment of this line, clearly marks, the electric future of the industry.

Toyota's program is significant, broad and includes a complete electrical response to every segment known to man.

The first electric recreational vehicle, the bZ4X, will be in showrooms in a moment.

It will be followed by more electric recreational vehicles one small, one medium and one large with three rows of seats.

At the same time, an all-electric family sedan will also be on display.

All of these provide an electric solution close to the main needs of consumers in the world.

At Toyota, as mentioned, not only bread and butter cars are satisfied with exposing the company's electric future. As a global brand, with over 100 models offered for sale, the company of course takes care to produce the presence of any tram in many segments. In fact, by 2030, the company expects the introduction of no less than 30 completely new and electric models. If anyone had a doubt, Toyota does not plan to take existing models and match them to batteries. Each of these will use dedicated electrical platforms.

Among these you can find service and commercial vehicles, a knotted van, a stylish recreational vehicle and even sports cars. No data yet, but the electric heiress of the legendary Lexus LFA will have a spectacular design, acceleration to 100 km / h in less than 2 seconds and a range of more than 700 km. Yes, of course Lexus is under the same clean Toyota plan, with a vision for a fully electric future for the luxury brand and a goal of selling only electric vehicles at Lexus, by 2035. It's time to point out that electric vehicles are no stranger to Toyota. Their first tram was introduced back in 1992, they have continued to develop batteries since then, even for hybrid needs. According to Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota, the company's extensive experience in this area will help it maintain its capability even in the changing market conditions.

Between the lines one may get the impression that the electric future is clear and absolute.

Especially when Toyota signals it so clearly.

The truth, as usual, rests in the middle of the road.

The future of this industry is still unclear.

According to Toyoda, it is easier to be prepared for change, than to predict the future.

Offer a variety of solutions and be prepared for changing trends.

Towards that uncertain future.

So the move by Toyota, does not necessarily express unequivocal confidence in the electric future depending on the battery.

He does prepare this company, with a diverse portfolio of engines and propulsion options, to keep its place in the face of every scenario and fashion that emerges in the next decade.

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