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Toyota’s best-selling Corolla is going electric, and it will be made in China

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Toyota’s best-selling Corolla is going electric, and it will be made in China

Toyota will produce the Corolla EV in China starting in 2028, alongside hybrid and gas-powered versions.

Since it went on sale in 1966, Toyota has sold over 57 million Corollas worldwide, making it the brand’s best-selling vehicle of all time.

Like the Prius, Toyota’s compact car attracted drivers with an affordable price and reputation as a reliable daily driver.

After 12 model changes, the next-generation Toyota Corolla is set for its biggest transformation to date.

Toyota revealed the next-gen Corolla Concept for the first time at the Japan Mobility Show almost a year ago. In addition to a pure electric version, former president and current CEO Koji Sato said the compact car would remain “a car for everyone,” with multiple powertrain options, including hybrid and gas-powered.

“Whether it’s a battery EV, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, or internal combustion engine vehicle―whatever the power source―let’s make good-looking cars that everyone will want to drive!” Toyota’s CEO said at the time.

According to Nikkei, Toyota plans to begin production of the next-gen Corolla in 2028 through its joint venture with Chinese state-owned FAW Group, FAW Toyota Motor.

The new Corolla will be the first to use Toyota’s “multipathway” platform that will support electric, hybrid, gas, and other powertrain options.

Toyota already uses the platform for several models, including under its luxury Lexus brand. By building the new Corolla in China, Toyota is expected to cut costs while speeding up development and output.

In addition to new longer-range electric vehicles, Toyota plans to build extended-range EVs under Lexus in China starting next year.


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