{"id":80723,"date":"2025-02-25T10:17:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80723"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:17:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:17:14","slug":"toyotas-new-ev-almost-here-looks-surprisingly-stylish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80723","title":{"rendered":"Toyota&#8217;s new EV is almost here and it looks surprisingly stylish"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Toyotas-new-EV-teaser.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Toyota's-new-EV-teaser\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Toyotas-new-EV-teaser.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Toyotas-new-EV-teaser.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Toyotas-new-EV-teaser.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Toyotas-new-EV-teaser.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/toyota\/\">Toyota<\/a> is about to launch its next all-electric vehicle, and it already looks like an upgrade from its current lineup. With a \u201csleek and stylish design,\u201d the new EV is part of Toyota\u2019s plan to attract more buyers. Here\u2019s our first look at what\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-403121\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-toyota-teases-a-new-ev-ahead-of-its-debut-in-march\">Toyota teases a new EV ahead of its debut in March<\/h2>\n<p>Toyota dropped the first teaser on Tuesday for its \u201cexciting and surprising\u201d new EV, giving us a closer look at the upcoming model.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota is looking to shake things up with this one. The teaser image reveals a crossover coupe-like profile with a sweeping hood line. In the video, you can see additional design elements like a rear lightbar across the back and Toyota\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pressroom.toyota.com\/toyota-camry-goes-exclusively-hybrid-plus-a-new-look-and-more-technology\/\">new \u201chammerhead\u201d front face styling<\/a>, similar to the 2025 Camry.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its compact look, Toyota claims the new EV has \u201csurprising space\u201d and versatility, hinting at a crossover SUV.<\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\">Advertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The new model is likely the production version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/09\/21\/toyota-teases-new-electric-suv-video\/\">bZ Compact Crossover<\/a> from 2022. It will join the bZ4X and new Urban Cruiser SUVs in Toyota\u2019s European electric car lineup. Although no other details were revealed, it\u2019s expected to sit between them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe id=\"post-youtube-video-1\" title=\"12 of March 2025. Stay tuned!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CqPLBNF5nSg?feature=oembed&amp;rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\">[embedded content]<\/iframe>\n<\/p><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toyota teases a new EV ahead of its debut on March 12, 2025 (Source: Toyota Europe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/12\/12\/toyota-unveils-new-electric-suv-meet-urban-cruiser-ev\/\">recently launched Urban Cruiser<\/a>, the new electric crossover is expected to have a few different battery options, such as 49 and 61 kWh. It\u2019s also likely to include a similar interior setup with dual 10.25\u2033 driver display and infotainment screens.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota will officially unveil the new electric crossover on March 12. Next month, we will learn more information, including prices and specs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-columns\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;67bded7a43de8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"tiled-gallery__item wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Toyota-new-electric-SUV-5.jpeg?strip=info&amp;w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Toyota-new-electric-SUV-5.jpeg?strip=info&amp;w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Toyota-new-electric-SUV-5.jpeg?strip=info&amp;w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Toyota-new-electric-SUV-5.jpeg?strip=info&amp;w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" alt=\"Toyota-small-electric-crossover\" data-height=\"700\" data-id=\"324131\" data-link=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/09\/21\/toyota-teases-new-electric-suv-video\/toyota-new-electric-suv-5\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Toyota-new-electric-SUV-5.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" data-width=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/Toyota-new-electric-SUV-5.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 2 in full-screen\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Toyota-small-electric-crossover\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;67bded7a44040&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"tiled-gallery__item wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Toyota-Urban-Cruiser-EV-interior.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" alt=\"Toyota-Urban-Cruiser-EV-SUV\" data-height=\"375\" data-id=\"393376\" data-link=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/12\/12\/toyota-unveils-new-electric-suv-meet-urban-cruiser-ev\/toyota-urban-cruiser-ev-interior\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Toyota-Urban-Cruiser-EV-interior.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=500\" data-width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Toyota-Urban-Cruiser-EV-interior.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 2 in full-screen\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Toyota-Urban-Cruiser-EV-SUV\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For those in the US, the company has yet to announce which markets the new EV will launch in. With Toyota\u2019s new <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/02\/05\/toyota-opens-first-ev-battery-plant-in-us-but-theres-more\/\">$14 billion EV battery plant<\/a> in the US preparing to ship batteries in April, we remain hopeful. Local rumors also recently hinted at an <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/02\/19\/toyota-launching-electric-rav4-ev\/\">electric RAV4<\/a> as Toyota moves away from the \u201cbZ\u201d naming system.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think of Toyota\u2019s new EV from the preview? Would you like to see it launch in the US, Canada, or other markets? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4gRpdqU\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-403139\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/9th-Raffle-Banner-750-150.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toyota is about to launch its next all-electric vehicle, and it already looks like an upgrade from its current lineup. With a \u201csleek and stylish design,\u201d the new EV is part of Toyota\u2019s plan to attract more buyers. Here\u2019s our first look at what\u2019s coming. 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