Toyota to make EVs in Czech Republic, its first in Europe
SHOTA UEHARA
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor will start producing electric vehicles at a Czech subsidiary as early as 2028, its first European-built EVs, Nikkei learned Tuesday.
The Japanese automaker is expected to make an electric sport utility vehicle at the site, with annual production aimed at around 100,000 units.
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