We already know the next Toyota electric vehicle!

No confirmation from Toyota is needed; there is no doubt that its next 100% electric model will be derived from the Suzuki e Vitara.

Last week, Toyota and Suzuki announced the signing of a collaboration to supply a battery electric SUV developed by Suzuki to Toyota. This announcement may have been surprising because one might expect the automotive giant Toyota to help the smaller Suzuki with its expertise and technology, but today it all makes perfect sense.

The Suzuki e Vitara unveiled yesterday ticks all the boxes for this transfer of technology. The 100% electric evolution of this successful SUV is derived from the eVX concept presented at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023. It is built on the new « HEARTECT-e » platform specially developed by Suzuki for electric vehicles. It features a lightweight structure, high protection, and a spacious interior thanks to the long wheelbase and short overhangs. The floor structure allows for the removal of certain reinforcements to maximize the space dedicated to the battery. Like any good native electric platform, it offers variants with two and four-wheel drive options. Toyota now only needs to fit its own bodywork—likely already designed or even produced—and make some interior personalization to add a new model to its lineup.

Ultimately, this is a good way for Toyota to expand its range with a mid-sized 100% electric SUV, which is essential for any serious catalog. A cost-effective and effort-light operation that allows the Japanese manufacturer to continue exploring the two most relevant pathways: hybridization and hydrogen. And who knows, in a few months, we might see a Suzuki hybrid with a look similar to Toyota. This isn’t revolutionary since Mazda already has a Yaris that has become the Mazda2 Hybrid.

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