New Electric SUV Collaboration
Subaru and Toyota are expanding their EV lineup with a pair of new compact electric SUV, set to launch in 2026. These models will follow the Toyota bZ4x and Subaru Solterra, continuing their successful partnership in the electric vehicle market.
Platform and Shared Components
To keep research and development costs in check, the upcoming SUVs will share key components with the e-TNGA platform used in the bZ4x and Solterra. This includes battery packs and electric motors, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness while delivering high performance.
Toyota’s EV Expansion
Toyota recently teased three upcoming electric models that will launch by 2026, including:
- The EPU electric pickup
- The Land Cruiser SE
- A new compact SUV, expected to be the Toyota-Subaru collaboration
This new compact SUV is rumored to feature a more traditional SUV design, similar to the Toyota RAV4, with roof rails, a sharp front end, and a more upright rear profile.
Production and Market Availability
The new electric SUVs will be built at Subaru’s Yajima plant in Japan, with production starting in January 2026. These models will be available in Japan, Europe, and the U.S., expanding both brands’ zero-emission vehicle offerings.
Subaru’s EV Plans
Subaru is aiming for battery-electric vehicles to account for 50% of its global sales by 2030. Alongside its joint ventures with Toyota, Subaru is also working on its first in-house developed EV, expected by 2028.
The upcoming Toyota-Subaru compact electric SUVs mark another step forward in electrification, offering consumers more affordable, high-performance EV options. As production nears, more details are expected to emerge, further solidifying Toyota and Subaru’s presence in the growing EV market.
