EV/Plug-in/Other vehicles

[OCtoSV]

Toyota probably not, partnership with Chinese makers and parts... US won't allow it.

Kia is wait and see. Tariffs are cost prohibitive.

Why would Toyota bring these here? Much higher profit selling hybrids

 

[irvinehomeowner]

There are few reasons:

1. Emissions regulations (although this varies depending on who is in charge)
2. Cost of EVs going down (competition and scaling) which should increase profit margins
3. Younger generation skewing interest towards EVs
4. Brand perception of being future focused

It's why Toyota is actually moving towards BEVs now. And as a global company... they still have to compete in other parts of the world like China and Europe.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

This is also why:

Toyota's electric SUV is suddenly one of America's top-selling EVs

Toyota sold over 10,000 electric bZ SUVs in the first three months of 2026, beating out GM’s top-selling Chevy Equinox...

electrek.co

It does help Toyota has thrown in lots of incentives and 0% financing for the Bz.

 

[momopi]

Toyota bz has 72 month 0% APR with $3500 cash incentive until May 4 2026.

This makes the car cheaper than the RAV4.

 

[sgip]

BZ had a cosmetic refresh and +25% increase in range. Previous model was a step above a golf cart.