Toyota will not meet its original schedule as part of its electrification strategy. The Japanese group is notably delaying the launch of a new Lexus electric model. The Tokyo firm says it needs more time to “refine” and “integrate” new technologies into future vehicles.
Presented a little over a year ago, the LF-ZC concept will not see the light of day on time. Initially planned for 2026, this large electric sedan will not ultimately enter production before mid-2027 according to Japanese media. And this is not the only Toyota group project that risks being delayed. Indeed, the Japanese brand is also postponing the launch of its first electric model manufactured in the United States from 2025 to 2026.
Toyota further delays its electric revolution
This is part of a general context. The car manufacturer wants to give itself more time. Toyota has also recently revised its objectives downward for 2026. The brand will not be able to manufacture 1.5 million electric cars by this date as it had planned. It will be satisfied with the million units, but nevertheless retains its objective of 3.5 million units by 2030. For the moment.
The Japanese giant's electric revolution will therefore have to wait. However, Toyota would have every interest in accelerating its electrification plans. Due to the accumulated delay, the company is losing its status as a world leader. The Lexus LF-ZC concept is nevertheless promising, it could have allowed Toyota to raise its head. The Japanese promise a range of 1,000 km and a full battery charge in just 20 minutes.
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To make this future model, the brand was committed to completely reviewing the manufacturing process. In addition to integrating gigacasting, production must normally be done on a “ self-propelled assembly line “. A new way of building cars, for planning “ more flexible » from the factory. But also to shorten the mass production time and reduce investment costs.
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