Toyota and Subaru Collaborate to Produce Three-Row Electric Crossover
Toyota and Subaru Collaborate to Produce Three-Row Electric Crossover
How will Toyota and Subaru’s collaboration impact the electric vehicle market?
Toyota and Subaru are teaming up to introduce a three-row electric crossover in 2025 in the US. The Subaru version will be manufactured at a facility in Kentucky, while Toyota will produce its version as the bZ5X. Battery sourcing will be done from Toyota’s plant in North Carolina. This collaboration expands upon the successful partnership that brought us the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra.
Toyota and Subaru have joined forces to create a three-row electric crossover that is set to be released in 2025. The Subaru version will be manufactured at an existing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. Currently, this facility is being retooled to accommodate the production of two electric vehicles, including the three-row crossover. Toyota’s version of the electric crossover will be known as the bZ5X.
In addition to the manufacturing location, the battery sourcing for the Subaru three-row electric crossover will come from a plant that Toyota is currently building in Liberty, North Carolina. This ensures that the vehicle will qualify for the full US$7500 federal tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act.
This collaboration between Toyota and Subaru builds upon their previous success with the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra. These two-row electric SUVs are currently manufactured in Japan by Toyota. The upcoming three-row electric crossover is expected to act as an extension of their partnership.
Although the exact name of the Subaru three-row electric crossover has not been announced, there are hints that a Lexus version might also be in the works. Toyota has trademarked TZ450e and TZ550e, which could potentially be used for a Lexus variant.
Subaru has its own plans in the electric vehicle market, aiming to launch three new electric crossovers by the end of 2026. The company also has a roadmap that outlines its goal of producing 400,000 EVs by 2028.
It remains uncertain whether the three-row electric SUV will be available in Australia. Subaru has not offered a three-row SUV in the country since the discontinuation of the Tribeca in 2014. While it was replaced by the Ascent crossover in North America, the Ascent has not been made available in right-hand drive markets like Australia.
- Toyota and Subaru plan to produce a three-row electric crossover in the US
- The Subaru version will be built in Kentucky
- Toyota version is known as the bZ5X
- Battery sourcing will be from Toyota’s plant in North Carolina
The collaboration between Toyota and Subaru is set to bring a new three-row electric crossover to the market. With production in the US and battery sourcing from North Carolina, the vehicle is poised to qualify for federal tax credits. Subaru’s plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup align with its goal to produce a substantial number of EVs in the coming years. As for availability in Australia, that remains uncertain.
