Toyota to build next-generation Lexus EV in China before Japan
Toyota is shifting production priorities by building its next-generation Lexus electric vehicle in China first, adopting new gigacasting technology to respond to market demand.
Toyota is marking a significant departure from tradition by planning to manufacture its next-generation Lexus EV in China ahead of Japan. The move reflects the Japanese automaker's adoption of new gigacasting technology and its response to the rapid expansion of China's electric vehicle market.
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Toyota reportedly makes major break with tradition for next-generation EV
Toyota will build its next-generation Lexus EV in China before Japan, marking a major shift for the Japanese giant as it adopts new gigacasting technology and responds to the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle market.