Toyota Motor announced that it will begin producing range-extender EVs equipped with power-generating engines for the Chinese market in spring 2027. The aim is to extend driving range beyond that of conventional EVs, improve quietness and capture growing demand in China.
Toyota Motor plans to begin producing range-extender EVs (EREVs) equipped with power-generating engines in China in spring 2027. EREVs are a type of vehicle that combines a generator with a battery-powered EV to maintain a longer driving range.
EREVs are sometimes referred to as the fifth type of electric vehicle, following BEVs, PHVs, HVs and FCVs. Their defining feature is a longer driving range than conventional EVs, and they are said to be intended to address growing demand in China.
Toyota plans to accelerate its expansion in China, where the EV market is large, by offering a diverse vehicle lineup. Through EREVs equipped with power-generating engines, the company aims to combine quiet operation with extended driving range.
The article does not provide details such as specific vehicle names or production volumes, and remains an overview of the plan as of the announcement.