All-new Toyota Highlander EV official images released, production to start by end of 2026

On February 11, Toyota released official images of the all-new all-electric Highlander in overseas markets. The new model's exterior adopts the family's latest design language, offers two powertrain versions and two battery packs with different capacities, and is planned to go into production overseas by the end of this year (2026). In terms of exterior, the front of the new model adopts the signature hammerhead shark styling, equipped with a through-type LED light bar, with the main light sources located on both sides of the front bumper and a trapezoidal air intake at the bottom. The lines on the side of the new model are relatively sharp, and the raised wheel arches create a sense of power. Paired with semi-hidden door handles, the dual-layer light strips inside the through-type taillights are highly recognizable. The license plate frame is located at the rear bumper, with a silver skid plate added at the bottom. In terms of interior, the new model's cabin is equipped with a 14-inch central control screen and a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster. The instrument panel supports full-screen navigation. Physical buttons are retained in the cabin, and charging ports are provided in both the second- and third-row seat areas. It also offers 64-color ambient lighting and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0. In terms of power, the new model offers two powertrain versions: a single-motor front-wheel drive and a dual-motor all-wheel drive. It provides battery packs with two capacities, 77 kWh and 95.8 kWh, and features external discharge technology. Dada commentary: The Toyota Highlander was born in 2000, initially targeting the North American market, and was introduced for domestic production in 2009. Its cumulative sales in China exceed 1.3 million units, and the models currently mainly promoted in the Chinese market are hybrids. The all-new all-electric Highlander will be produced at the Kentucky plant in the United States, and GAC Toyota will launch a range-extended version of the Highlander this year. Competition in China's RMB 300,000-class all-electric SUV segment is fierce. Independent brands such as Li Auto and Aito are already deeply rooted in consumers' minds, leaving very limited space for the all-electric Highlander. Toyota most likely will not put this model into production in the Chinese market.


