Toyota Teases Six New EVs Coming in 2020-2025

With global demand for electric cars outpacing Toyota’s predictions, the leading Japanese automaker is pushing its planned EV rollout earlier than expected.

Instead of the initial announcement of releasing an EV family by 2025, the company now has details for models it plans to launch for model years 2020 to 2025.

A total of six new Toyota EV models will be joining the brand’s lineup beginning next year; there’s also a plan to further popularize battery-electric cars ahead of the rollout.

Included in the first batch of electric vehicles from Toyota are scooters and mobility devices, as well as microcars, like the three-wheeled i-Road and a tiny Smart car-like hatchback.

Real cars are also in development in Japan, with global markets such as the United States, Europe, and China getting a taste of the new offerings from Toyota by 2020.

One of the six new electric vehicles from the brand is likely the compact crossover being jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru. The platform for the said vehicle will also be adapted for the five other models outlined by the company.

The architecture is being referred to as the as the “e-TNGA,” which refers to the TNGA modular architecture slowly becoming popular throughout its mainstream gas- and hybrid-powered car and SUV lineup.

According to Toyota, the e-TNGA will accommodate an electric motor in front, in the rear, or in both locations. This implies that the brand will be launching vehicles with front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive capabilities.

The positioning of the front seats and battery will also be fixed, but the wheelbase will be flexible to make way for different vehicle sizes in the future.

Another small car to be developed alongside Suzuki and Daihatsu is also expected to be part of the lineup, as well as a relatively small crossover, which could potentially be an electric version of the C-HR crossover. Other vehicles in the lineup are a compact sedan, a minivan, and a mid-size SUV.