Toyota more than doubles global EV sales as model line-up expands
By Eve
Toyota and Lexus sold 42,117 battery electric vehicles in September, up 120% on the same month last year, according to the company's latest results. Year to date, pure EV sales across both brands total 309,766 units since January, a 127% rise on the same period of 2025, and the brands sold around 200,000 BEVs in the whole of last year. The Japanese maker, long slow to embrace fully electric powertrains and still heavily focused on hybrids and exploring hydrogen fuel cells, has expanded its EV range rapidly from three all-electric models at the start of 2025, adding the bZ4X Touring estate, the C-HR+ crossover and the Lexus ES saloon alongside the RZ SUV.
Why it matters
The sharp volume growth and rapidly widening range signal rising BEV demand from a major volume manufacturer, which should drive further home and public charging need. Charge point operators and fleet buyers should plan capacity for a larger installed base of Toyota and Lexus electric vehicles.
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