Toyota is accelerating its electric vehicle push by prioritizing China for the production of its next-generation EV platform, marking a strategic shift in its global manufacturing approach. The automaker will deploy advanced gigacasting technology—a single-piece high-strength steel frame production method—to enhance efficiency and structural integrity in the new vehicles. This move underscores China’s growing role as a key hub for automotive innovation, particularly in emerging electric mobility solutions. The decision also reflects Toyota’s efforts to balance local production demands with its broader electrification strategy.
Toyota to build next-gen EV in China first, with gigacasting tech Nikkei Asia
