Toyota has officially revealed the 2027 Highlander EV, marking the first time its popular three-row SUV will be offered exclusively as a fully electric vehicle (EV). It will also be the first Toyota BEV that will be assembled in the U.S., with production slated for Georgetown, Kentucky.
Toyota is pitching the Highlander EV as a practical, mainstream alternative in a segment that’s quickly becoming a battleground, with rivals like the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 already on the road. One of the most important numbers everyone wants to know is range: when equipped with the larger 95.8-kWh battery pack, Toyota says the Highlander EV can deliver up to 320 miles (515 km) of estimated range in AWD form.
There’s also a smaller 77-kWh pack available on select trims, giving buyers up to 287 miles (462 km) on a single charge.
The Highlander EV will also ship with a native NACS port, giving owners access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network. Toyota says it can charge from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes under ideal DC fast-charge conditions, and it also includes battery preconditioning to help improve charging performance in cooler temperatures.
Two trims will be offered—XLE and Limited—with FWD or AWD configurations depending on the grade. Output is competitive for a family hauler: 221 hp on FWD models and 338 hp on AWD, with instant EV torque backing it up. The Highlander EV measures about 199 inches long, and Toyota claims over 45 cubic feet of cargo space with the third row folded flat.
Inside, Toyota is launching the Highlander with a 14-inch center display, 12.3-inch driver’s display, two wireless phone chargers, and—because this is a family SUV—an almost comical 18 cupholders. Heated front seats are standard, with available ventilated front seats and heated second-row seating, plus an available fixed panoramic glass roof.
“This new Highlander is designed to be a stylish, high-tech leader in the midsize SUV segment,” said David Christ, group vice president of marketing for Toyota. “Its sleek new look, spacious interior, and cutting-edge technology, make it a great addition to Toyota’s growing lineup of BEV’s.”
Toyota is also adding vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, letting the Highlander EV power external devices (and potentially act as backup power with the right accessories). What it won’t do is drive itself—Toyota is sticking with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 rather than any hands-off autonomy.
Pricing will be announced closer to launch, with deliveries expected in Canada and the U.S. in late 2026 or early in 2027.
