Toyota unveils four bz concept vehicles, will launch globally a total of 30 BEVs by 2030

15 December 2021, 01:28:20

Toyota unveils four bz concept vehicles, will launch globally a total of 30 BEVs by 2030On December 14, Toyota held a press briefing on its battery EV (BEV) strategies and revealed several Toyota and Lexus BEV models that it is readying for market launch. These models comprise not the "dreamy future" but the one that's "around the corner" - the foreseeable one. As always, Toyota is true to practicality and realism in its approach to the market.

During his presentation, President Akio Toyoda announced that the company is going to roll out 30 BEV models and is anticipating sales of 3.5 million BEVs globally by 2030. The Lexus brand aims to have BEVs account for 100% of the total sales in Europe, North America, and China by 2030.

On the stage, there were a total of five models. The first from the left was the Toyota bZ4X which has already been unveiled and will go on sale next year. It was followed by a bz Compact SUV with a "styling that makes you want to get in and drive."

The third new concept was a small SUV for Europe and Japan referred to as bZ Small Crossover with a "comfortable interior." During the presentation, it was said that the vehicle will be one of the most efficient ones in its class with 12.5 kWh per 100 km. The concept of the upcoming model derives inspiration from the new Aygo X combining a hatchback profile that sits on a higher chassis and adds some design features that define it as an SUV.

The bz SDN is "a mid-sized full-electric sedan that meets customers' expectations as their first car." Finally, there's a bz Large SUV created for families and small groups of people with an available third row of seats.

Additionally, Toyota will present a Europe-centered platform called E3 which will underpin hybrid, PHEV, and BEV models for the local market offering strong adaptive qualities to accommodate the varied local market preferences.

The presentation further expanded with 9 other BEV concept models from the Toyota and the Lexus brands, include a pickup truck, a Compact Cruiser EV, and a two-seat Sports EV.

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