Toyota to build electric Highlander SUV in the US from 2027
By Eve
Toyota will launch an electric version of its Highlander SUV in 2027, manufactured in the United States. The move forms part of the Japanese carmaker's broader electrification strategy for the North American market. No production volumes or specific plant locations were disclosed in the announcement.
Why it matters
A US built electric SUV from a major OEM will expand the domestic EV fleet and potentially increase demand for workplace and public charging infrastructure. The 2027 timeline gives charge point operators and site hosts roughly two years to prepare for additional capacity requirements in areas where the Highlander is popular.
Source
- Source
- indianautosblog.com
- Original title
- “2027 Toyota Highlander Goes Electric, Built in the USA”
- Published
- 11 February 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 16 July 2026
In this story
- Topic
- Electric Vehicles
- Place
- United States
- Tag
- Toyota
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