Besides making cars, what do Rivian and Toyota really have in common? I'd say that they share an unfortunate sense of bad timing. It's not their fault, either. But both companies picked a rough year to launch crucial new electric-vehicle products, now that EV tax credits are gone and the U.S. government has largely soured on electrification from a policy perspective.
This is the 2027 Toyota Highlander, an electric three-row SUV. Built in America with American-sourced batteries, the 2027 Highlander shows that Toyota is getting serious about EVs at a time when the competition is rearranging its priorities and betting more on hybrids. (Which, to be fair, Toyota is also doing.) With exterior dimensions similar to those of its gas-powered counterpart, the new Highlander will be available with two battery options and a maximum estimated range of 320 miles on a full charge.