Toyota is preparing to usher its Gazoo Racing (GR) performance lineup into the hybrid era with a new electrified powertrain to ensure its high-performance models continue to thrive into the future.

Japanese automakers have treaded carefully into the EV waters, with companies like Toyota and Lexus taking their dear time releasing electric models. While the pair each offer one electric model in North America,

Early Wednesday morning in Europe, Toyota unveiled four new or significantly updated electric vehicles — and Lexus managed to sneak one in, too. Even more enticing than the new product, though, was the teaser that came along with it: a shadowy image that previewed an upcoming electric pickup truck and electric Land Cruiser-esque EV while suggesting both would be revealed by the end of 2026.

Toyota is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) market with its bold expansion into the SUV segment. By 2025, the automaker will introduce a range of

HR+, an all-electric subcompact crossover designed as a smaller alternative to the bZ4X, the new model offers both front- and all-wheel-drive powertrains along with a choice of two battery packs.While the C-HR+ is set to launch in Europe later this year,

Toyota announced updates to its European EV offerings, including an electric version of the Toyota C-HR called the C-HR Plus, and a refreshed bZ4X that addresses many of the electric crossover’s shortcomings.

For years, Toyota has been a dominant force in the automotive world, crafting some of the most reliable and fuel-efficient vehicles on the market. But when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the company has been slow to adopt a fully electric lineup,