Toyota Delays Production Start for First Battery Electric SUV
The Japanese automaker Toyota has announced a delay in the production start date for its first battery electric vehicle (EV), a three-row SUV, at its Kentucky plant. Reports indicate that the production could now begin as early as 2026, rather than the previously anticipated timeline.
New Timeline for Production
Toyota spokesman Scott Vagin confirmed that while the initial target was late 2025, it seems likely that production will creep into 2026. The automaker plans to introduce between five to seven battery electric vehicle models in the U.S. within the next two years.
Factors Behind the Delay
Supply disruptions and governance issues have contributed to this six-month delay, which pushes the expected start of U.S. EV production to June 2026. Furthermore, Toyota has shifted its strategy from manufacturing electric SUVs under its luxury Lexus brand in North America by 2030 to importing complete vehicles from Japan.
Investment in Electrification
Earlier this year, Toyota invested $1.3 billion in its Kentucky facility to bolster its electrification efforts.
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Summary at glance
Toyota has delayed the production start date for its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, a three-row SUV, by several months, with production potentially beginning in 2026. Originally slated for late 2025, this shift is due to supply disruptions and governance issues. The automaker plans to launch five to seven BEV models in the U.S. over the next two years, having invested $1.3 billion in its Kentucky facility for electrification efforts.
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