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Automotive industry electrification and model shifts

Overview

Automakers are increasingly focusing on electrification and specialized vehicle segments. Range Rover announced plans to develop its first electric fastback-style Grand Tourer (GT) using a next-generation Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform, with production targeted for early 2027. Hyundai has reported advancements in battery technology, including high-performance cells for Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV) and mid-nickel NCM batteries for mass-market models. These developments led to the introduction of the Ioniq 9 Performance, a fully electric SUV featuring a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and a 620 kWh battery.

To address range and charging concerns, several manufacturers—including Hyundai, Genesis, Ram, Jeep, Ford, and Scout Motors—have announced plans to produce EREVs by the end of 2028. Industry experts suggest EREVs serve as a “stepping stone powertrain,” particularly for large vehicles like trucks and SUVs. Specific product timelines include Ram’s intention to launch the ‘1500 Ramcharger’ truck in the first half of 2027, boasting a total range of up to 690 miles. In Vietnam, Volkswagen has begun accepting deposits for the ID. Era 9X, while VinFast prepares the VF Wild pickup with an EREV powertrain.

In China, Toyota Motor is intensifying its strategy to compete with domestic manufacturers. The company aims to produce 200,000 EREVs in China by 2027, with a target of 400,000 units by 2028. Toyota is also preparing a major overhaul for the Corolla, which will include its first-ever fully electric version alongside hybrid and combustion options. Furthermore, Toyota is shifting its production strategy for a new Lexus electric SUV in China, targeting an autumn 2027 launch. This move involves localizing the supply chain and utilizing Chinese suppliers for gigacasting technology, marking a departure from the traditional Japanese ‘keiretsu’ model.

Entities

China · Toyota · Hyundai · Nikkei Asia · Range Rover

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] The next generation of the Toyota Corolla will include a fully electric version and a plug-in hybrid version.
[● 3 SOURCES] The new hybrid Corolla system is expected to be 10% to 20% more efficient than the current model.
[● 3 SOURCES] The next-generation Corolla may adopt a liftback body style to combine sedan and hatchback characteristics.
[● 2 SOURCES] Toyota aims to produce 200,000 extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) in China by 2027, increasing to 400,000 by 2028.
[● 2 SOURCES] Toyota plans to launch production of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) in China starting in April.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota Otomotiv Sanayi Türkiye (TMMT) has reached the milestone of producing 4 million vehicles at its Sakarya plant.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota Racing will provide a 3.5-liter liquid hydrogen V6 engine for the H24EVO prototype, targeting 650 kW of power with a hybrid system.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota Otomotiv Sanayi Türkiye (TMMT) has marked 10 years of hybrid vehicle production at its Sakarya plant.

Timeline

29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Toyota to produce Lexus electric SUV in China using local supply chains
Toyota plans to produce a Lexus electric SUV in China by 2027, utilizing local supply chains to optimize costs and signaling a shift away from traditional Japanese supplier networks.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 17 sources
Toyota plans Corolla electrification and expands China EREV production
Toyota is revamping the Corolla with new electric, hybrid, and combustion options, while expanding its EREV production in China and celebrating a 4-million-vehicle milestone at its Turkish plant.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Toyota to begin EREV production in China in April 2027
Toyota will start producing extended-range electric vehicles (EREV) in China in April 2027, targeting 200,000 units in the first year to capture the local market.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
Toyota to produce extended-range electric vehicles in China
Toyota plans to start producing extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) in China by April 2027, targeting 400,000 units annually by 2028 to compete in the rapidly evolving local market.
about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
Automakers pivot to Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREV)
Automakers like Ram, Hyundai, and Ford are betting on Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREV) to address range anxiety and charging infrastructure gaps by using gasoline engines as onboard generators.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Automakers pivot to extended-range electric vehicles
Major automakers including Ford, Hyundai, and Jeep are planning to launch extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) by 2028 to combat range anxiety and charging infrastructure limitations.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Automakers pivot toward electric vehicles and revived SUV models
Automakers are pivoting toward new technologies: Hyundai unveils the electric Ioniq 9 Performance, Mitsubishi revives the Pajero SUV, and Range Rover introduces its first fully electric model.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Range Rover develops first electric GT; Hyundai unveils new battery tech
Range Rover is developing its first electric fastback GT on the new EMA platform for 2027, while Hyundai unveils high-performance self-developed battery cells for its upcoming EREV models.

Sources

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