Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM), the world’s largest automaker, is making a significant move in the electric vehicle (EV) market by establishing a wholly owned EV and battery production company in Shanghai, China. This strategic expansion is aimed at strengthening Toyota’s Lexus brand in the world’s largest EV market.
\ud83d\udd39 New EV & Battery Production Unit – Toyota will develop and manufacture Lexus-branded electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries in Shanghai.
\ud83d\udd39 Production Timeline – Set to begin in 2027.
\ud83d\udd39 Annual Capacity – The plant will produce 100,000 EVs per year initially.
\ud83d\udd39 Job Creation – Toyota plans to hire 1,000 employees during the startup phase.
\ud83d\udd39 Carbon Neutrality Partnership – Toyota will collaborate with Shanghai’s municipal government to support China’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2060.
Toyota has been lagging behind competitors like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and BYD (SHE: 002594) in the EV space, particularly in China. By localizing production, Toyota aims to:
\u2705 Cut costs by avoiding high import duties on EVs.
\u2705 Compete more effectively with domestic Chinese EV makers.
\u2705 Accelerate Lexus’ shift to electric in response to China’s EV dominance.
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With China leading global EV sales, Toyota’s localized Lexus EV production could be a game-changer for the automaker’s long-term growth.
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