Toyota Motor Corporation will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in China as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. Toyota announced the new bZ7 BEV, which follows the bZ4X, bZ3, bZ3X, and bZ5, while Lexus announced the new ES BEV, which follows the UX and RZ BEVs, in order to further accelerate a multi-pathway approach while responding to the needs of local customers.

The new bZ7 was developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), and Intelligent ElectroMobility R&D Center by TOYOTA (China) Co., Ltd. (IEM by TOYOTA). It is a BEV sedan that is more than five meters in length and will be equipped with the latest intelligent technology befitting the flagship model of the Chinese BEV lineup. Toyota will proceed with development toward commercialization within a year.

bZ7 (Auto Shanghai 2025 display model)

The new Lexus ES is the first model in the next-generation lineup of Lexus electrified vehicles with BEV and HEV specifications. A spacious rear seat package and the latest technology provide a high-quality and comfortable interior experience for all passengers. The ES embodies the new Lexus design inspired by the next-generation BEV concept LF-ZC, and it has been refined to further evolve its quietness and ride comfort with electrification technology.

LEXUS ES (Prototype)

With the newly developed TNGA GA-K platform, the new ES supports both HEV and BEV powertrains, offering a wider range of electrified vehicle choices while contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. In addition, nearly every aspect of the vehicle has been reexamined from the ground up, integrating a range of advanced technologies.