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Toyota’s Electric Highlander Delay | Durham News
Toyota’s long-awaited electric Highlander SUV is now delayed again—with no new launch date—amid growing pressure to compete in the booming three-row EV market. Despite heavy investment in battery plants and electric models, the company’s chairman still doubts EV dominance, and profits from gas and hybrid Highlanders are keeping them on the road longer. While rivals like the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 surge in demand, Toyota’s electric lineup lags behind, selling just 22K units versus 100K hybrids. The delay raises questions about the company’s true EV commitment—and whether other EVs on the…
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