Toyota is set to unveil an all-new battery electric vehicle with exciting and unexpected features

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Toyota is set to unveil an all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) on March 12, 2025. This upcoming model is expected to feature a sleek and stylish coupe design, combining elevated driving dynamics with surprising space, comfort, and versatility. The vehicle is anticipated to slot between the larger bZ4X and the smaller hybrid-powered Toyota C-HR, potentially positioning it as a compact crossover SUV.

Electrek

The design appears to draw inspiration from the 2022 bZ Compact SUV Concept, with a “hammerhead” front lighting design and a coupe-like roofline. Speculation suggests that the new BEV may offer various battery sizes and motor options, similar to the recently launched Urban Cruiser, which features 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options. Interior features might include dual 10.25-inch driver display and infotainment screens.

Electrek

This release aligns with Toyota’s broader strategy to expand its electric vehicle lineup, aiming to introduce 15 BEV models by 2026, including six on a next-generation platform.

The Verge

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Wait, Toyota is doing a sleek coupe EV? Thought they were more into hybrids and practical stuff.

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Cairo said:
Wait, Toyota is doing a sleek coupe EV? Thought they were more into hybrids and practical stuff.

Yeah, kinda surprised too. They usually push hybrids first, but guess they’re jumping in on full EVs now.

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@Sorrell
Toyota’s been slow on full EVs, so let’s see if they actually deliver something good.

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Hadden said:
@Sorrell
Toyota’s been slow on full EVs, so let’s see if they actually deliver something good.

True, they’ve been more into hybrids. Hoping they don’t half-ass this one.

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Anyone know if this will be AWD or RWD? Would love to see Toyota drop something sporty.

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Brook said:
Anyone know if this will be AWD or RWD? Would love to see Toyota drop something sporty.

No details yet, just the reveal date. But if they’re hyping ‘driving dynamics,’ maybe RWD?

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@Lake
Yeah, that would be sick. Hoping it’s not just another FWD crossover.

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March 12 at 00:01 CET… what time is that for the US?

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Sable said:
March 12 at 00:01 CET… what time is that for the US?

That’s like 7PM on March 11 if you’re on the East Coast, 4PM if you’re on the West Coast.

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Dev said:

Sable said:
March 12 at 00:01 CET… what time is that for the US?

That’s like 7PM on March 11 if you’re on the East Coast, 4PM if you’re on the West Coast.

Oh cool, so we don’t have to wake up early for it lol.

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Surprised they’re going for a coupe design… Thought Toyota was all about SUVs lately.

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SolomonMark said:
Surprised they’re going for a coupe design… Thought Toyota was all about SUVs lately.

Maybe they’re trying to do something different since everyone else is making the same EV crossovers?

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@Kel
Yeah, if it’s actually a sporty coupe, that would be kinda cool.

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Wonder what the range will be. Toyota’s hybrids are great, but their last EV didn’t have the best numbers.

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Rory said:
Wonder what the range will be. Toyota’s hybrids are great, but their last EV didn’t have the best numbers.

Yeah, the bZ4X was kinda meh on range. Hoping they step it up this time.

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@Rex
Yeah, I’d need at least 300 miles to even consider it.