Akio Toyoda, global president of Toyota Motor
Corp., recently shared his vision for the future of mobility.
With the goal of
achieving a carbon-neutral society, Toyoda reconfirmed his commitment to
providing solutions and options to as many customers around the world as
possible. In addition to continuing to develop hybrids (HEVs), plug-in hybrids
(PHEVs), and fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), Toyota will expand its
offering of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), providing safety, security and
convenience for Toyota and Lexus customers.
Toyoda shared several targets, including:
- By 2030, global sales of battery electric vehicles
(BEVs) will reach 3.5 million vehicles annually.
- By 2030, Toyota will offer 30 BEV models across the
Toyota and Lexus brands, globally, with more on the way.
- With this expanded global BEV lineup, Toyota and Lexus
will offer BEVs in all segments, including sedans, SUVs, K-Cars,
commercial vehicles and other segments.
To reach these targets,
Toyota plans to invest approximately $70 billion globally in electrified
vehicles including HEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs and BEVs. Of that amount, approximately
$35 billion will be invested in BEVs starting in 2022 through 2030.
In North America, Toyota
has been the industry leader in electrified vehicles for nearly 22 years.
To-date, approximately 85% of Toyota’s electrified vehicles sold in North
America are Toyota-branded models. Keeping pace with the changing tastes of
luxury consumers, by 2030, Lexus aims to realize a full lineup of BEVs in all
vehicle segments, and to have BEVs account for 100% of vehicle sales in North
America, Europe and China. Lexus buyers will have access to a wide range of
vehicles dedicated to battery electrics that offer safety, security and of
course, Lexus styling.
To learn more about
Toyoda’s vision for the future of mobility, you can view a replay of the media
briefing, below.
You can find the video,
script and additional photos, here: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/36428993.html