“This is the idea, but now it is not something we talk about,” Carlucci said. “We have deliberately decided to start [our electric car sales] in the fastest-growing segments [C, D and E]. The right moment will arrive, but this is not quite now.”

At the Kenshiki Forum, Toyota showcases electric cars, yet officially maintains its multi-drive strategy. This is the Japanese way of acknowledging a misstep.

Early Wednesday morning in Europe, Toyota unveiled four new or significantly updated electric vehicles — and Lexus managed to sneak one in, too. Even more enticing than the new product, though, was the teaser that came along with it: a shadowy image that previewed an upcoming electric pickup truck and electric Land Cruiser-esque EV while suggesting both would be revealed by the end of 2026.

The all-new Toyota C-HR+ is more of a bZ4X than an electric version of the ICE-powered C-HR. The EV's most powerful version has 338 horsepower

Toyota is focusing on larger segments before introducing an electric Yaris. Its EU marketing boss said that a Yaris EV will arrive “at the right moment”. The company offers a small EV in Europe in the form of the Urban Cruiser.

Toyota’s beloved compact car is finally going fully electric. The company confirmed an EV version of the Yaris is