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2027 Toyota Highlander Unveiled As Three-Row Electric SUV, Offers 515 Km Range
Toyota has presented a battery-electric version of the Highlander in the U.S. The three-row SUV will be built in Kentucky, use battery modules from North Carolina, and is scheduled to reach dealers in late 2026.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Feb 11, 2026, 02:58 PM IST
2027 Toyota Highlander Unveiled As Three-Row Electric SUV, Offers 515 Km Range
Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the battery-electric Toyota Highlander, the company said North American sales are expected to start in late 2026. This model will become Toyota’s first three-row BEV for the U.S. market and the fourth battery-electric vehicle in its regional portfolio.
Manufacturing and supply
The vehicle will be assembled in the United States at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Battery modules will come from Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina and a partner supplier within the country.
2027 Toyota Highlander
Powertrain and range targets
The Highlander BEV will be offered in XLE and Limited grades. Front-wheel drive will be available on select versions, while all-wheel drive will be offered across the lineup, including as standard on the Limited.
It will be available with 2 lithium-ion battery options: 77 kWh and 95.8 kWh. Toyota has set a manufacturer-estimated driving range target of up to 515 km on a single charge for AWD variants equipped with the larger battery.
The SUV is also planned to support battery pre-conditioning. Under cold conditions, Toyota targets DC fast charging to around 30 minutes when the battery is kept within an optimal temperature window.
2027 Toyota Highlander: Interior
Equipment and cabin layout
The three-row layout can seat up to seven passengers when fitted with a bench in the second row. With the third row folded, cargo volume is listed at more than 45 cubic feet.
Standard and available features include a 14-inch central touchscreen, a 12.3-inch driver display, multiple charging points and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 driver-assistance functions. A bi-directional vehicle-to-load system will allow the SUV to supply power to external devices when compatible accessories are used.
2027 Toyota Highlander: Side Profile
Position in Toyota’s BEV strategy
Toyota said the model is part of its multi-pathway plan toward carbon neutrality, where hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel-cell and battery-electric vehicles will be offered depending on regional demand.
Highlander has been on sale in the U.S. since 2001, with cumulative sales of more than 3.6 million units across generations. By adding a BEV option, the company is extending the nameplate into the electric segment.
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