Toyota: 30 new electric cars by 2030
E-MODEL OFFENSIVE On its way to CO2 neutrality, hybrid specialist Toyota is now also launching fully electric models. The Japanese are introducing 30 electric cars worldwide by 2030. Global sales are expected to rise to 3.5 million.
Europe is one of the key markets in the Toyota Group's new strategy. Only zero-emission vehicles will be offered under the Toyota brand from 2035, and Lexus is already transforming itself into a pure e-provider by 2030.
However, it is difficult to satisfy all markets with a one-size-fits-all solution. That's why Toyota wants to offer customers around the world as many options as possible.
Start with the compact bZ4X
In addition to hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Group is focusing on CO2-neutral fuel cell and battery electric cars.
The compact bZ4X model will be the first. The electric SUV will roll into Europe as early as 2022, marking the start of a new model family. A mid-size and a large SUV with three rows of seats as well as a small crossover will join the bZ family later.
Improvement in battery technology
Battery technology is also being successively developed. Lithium-ion batteries are soon to become much more powerful, cost-effective and resource-efficient. In addition, Toyota is working on the introduction of solid-state batteries, which will bring major advances in performance and charging times.
With the improved batteries and the introduction of new models, which include a thoroughbred Lexus sports car and a small e-mobile, the Group aims to significantly expand its global sales.
The expansion and conversion of the model range will be accompanied by CO2-neutral manufacturing. Through the continuous reduction of energy consumption and the use of new production technologies, the global manufacturing sites will operate on a climate-neutral basis by 2035.
