Episode

Toyota Drops $800M on EVs While the Legacy Automakers Pull Back

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Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles

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Mar 25, 2026

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1458

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Summary

Toyota takes center stage with a massive $800M investment in U.S. EV production, signaling a major shift in its electrification strategy. Meanwhile, the rest of the industry delivers a mixed bag of safety wins, recalls, and bold tech bets that highlight just how uneven the EV transition still is.