Toyota Motor plans to build a battery plant for electric vehicles in Fukuoka, Japan, according to the Nikkei business daily. The batteries will be supplied to a factory that produces Lexus cars. The automaker aims to make Kyushu, where Fukuoka is located, a key part of its EV supply chain and an export hub for Asia.
A Toyota spokesperson acknowledged the report but noted the company hasn’t officially announced it. Toyota is working on boosting its EV battery production capacity. Toyota manufactures Lexus cars at the Miyata plant through its subsidiary, Toyota Motor Kyushu.
The company plans to launch EVs with next-generation batteries worldwide from 2026, made by its BEV Factory unit. Toyota aims to sell 3.5 million EVs annually by 2030, with nearly half produced by BEV Factory. In 2023, it sold 104,000 EVs.
Details about the investment amount and construction start date for the new battery plant have not been finalized. The plant will be operated by Primearth EV Energy, another Toyota subsidiary specializing in batteries for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles.
Toyota, a global leader in the automotive industry, was founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda. Renowned for its innovation and quality, Toyota has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive technology, from introducing the first mass-produced hybrid car, the Prius, in 1997, to its advancements in hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles.
Headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, the company operates worldwide, offering a diverse range of vehicles under brands like Toyota, Lexus, and Daihatsu. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a vision for future mobility, Toyota continues to be a pioneering force in the quest for more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
