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Toyota delays launch of Highlander EV, its first US-made electric
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Toyota delays launch of Highlander EV, its first US-made electric

Toyota has delayed the launch of its first U.S.-made electric vehicle, the Highlander EV, to 2027 or later. The postponement is attributed to production delays rather than a slowdown in the American EV market, according to Toyota. The announcement was reported by AZUSA KAWAKAMI on September 3, 2026. The delay highlights ongoing challenges in scaling up electric vehicle manufacturing, particularly within Toyota’s North American operations.

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Toyota delays launch of Highlander EV, its first US-made electric

Toyota has delayed the launch of its first U.S.-made electric vehicle, the Highlander EV, to 2027 or later. The postponement is attributed to production delays rather than a slowdown in the American EV market, according to Toyota. The announcement was reported by AZUSA KAWAKAMI on September 3, 2026. The delay highlights ongoing challenges in scaling up electric vehicle manufacturing, particularly within Toyota’s North American operations.

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