Toyota's early foray into electric vehicles (EVs) has been shrouded in mystery, with many wondering why the company's pioneering electric SUV never gained traction. As it turns out, Toyota had a fully electric SUV on the market 15 years before Tesla's Model X, but it failed to capture the market's attention. The reason behind this failure is rooted in a combination of factors, including technological limitations, market demand, and strategic decisions made by the company's leadership at the time. As the EV market continues to evolve, a look back at Toyota's early experiment offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that have shaped the industry into what it is today.


Toyota Had An Electric SUV 15 Years Before The Model X – Here's Why It Didn't Work  AOL.com