Toyota to debut Tesla-style EV-making tech in China

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Toyota will debut its own version of Tesla's EV-making technology in China, where its Shanghai plant is under construction and due to start producing cars in 2027. The Japanese automaker also plans to turn all 50 of its models into software-defined vehicles by 2030, a sweeping shift toward cars whose features and functions are updated through software. The moves reflect Toyota's push to close the gap with Tesla and Chinese EV makers in manufacturing efficiency and software capability.

Why it matters：Toyota's shift to software-defined vehicles and Tesla-style manufacturing shows how legacy automakers are racing to match Chinese and US rivals in the EV transition.

Key points

  • Toyota's Shanghai plant is due to start producing cars in 2027.
  • Toyota plans to make all 50 models software-defined vehicles by 2030.
  • The moves aim to match Tesla and Chinese EV makers.

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