Toyota Unveils Fifth-Gen Highlander BEV SUV

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Toyota has unveiled the latest fifth-generation Highlander SUV, which will be the brand's first three-row battery-electric vehicle offered in the US market. The new Highlander BEV is built on a modified TNGA-K platform and will be assembled at Toyota's plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, with batteries produced at the company's new facility in Liberty, North Carolina. The SUV will be offered in single-motor FWD and dual-motor AWD configurations, with estimated ranges up to 512 km.

Why it matters

The introduction of the all-electric Highlander marks Toyota's first foray into the three-row BEV segment in the US, a key market for large family SUVs. The move signals Toyota's commitment to electrification and expanding its EV lineup beyond passenger cars. The Highlander BEV also represents Toyota's efforts to localize EV production in the US, with domestic assembly and battery manufacturing.

The details

The fifth-gen Highlander BEV measures 5,050 mm long, 1,989 mm wide and 1,709 mm tall, with a 3,050 mm wheelbase. Luggage capacity ranges from 450 liters with the third row up to 1,291 liters with the seats folded. The SUV will be offered in two trim levels - XLE and Limited - with single-motor FWD and dual-motor AWD powertrains. The FWD model produces 221 hp and 268 Nm, while the AWD version delivers 338 hp and 438 Nm. Battery sizes are 76.96 kWh and 95.82 kWh, with estimated ranges up to 512 km. Charging is supported at up to 11 kW AC and an unspecified DC rate, with 10-80% recharge in around 30 minutes.

• Toyota unveiled the fifth-generation Highlander BEV in February 2026.
• The new Highlander BEV is expected to go on sale in the US market later this year.

What’s next

The fifth-generation Toyota Highlander BEV is expected to go on sale in the US market later this year.