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

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Podcast: [Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kilowatt-a-podcast-about-electric-vehicles-52300)
Published: 2026-03-25T04:42:00+00:00
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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.

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