Toyota Unveils All-Electric 2027 Highlander SUV

Toyota unveiled the 2027 Highlander, an all-electric three-row SUV, on February 10 in Ojai, California, signaling a shift to battery power for the popular nameplate in North America starting late 2026. The model, produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, replaces the gasoline and hybrid variants previously offered in the United States, where the Highlander has sold more than 3.6 million units since its debut in 2001.

The Highlander EV draws on technology from Toyota's existing battery-electric vehicles, including the bZ4X. It offers front-wheel-drive models with 165 kilowatts of power and 269 newton-meters of torque, while all-wheel-drive versions deliver 252 kilowatts and 438 newton-meters. Buyers can choose between a standard 77-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, providing an estimated 462 kilometers of range in front-wheel-drive configuration or 434 kilometers with all-wheel drive, and a larger 95.8-kilowatt-hour pack exclusive to all-wheel drive, which extends range to 515 kilometers. These figures are based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency test cycle. An 11-kilowatt onboard charger and North American Charging Standard port support charging, with Toyota...