Since Tesla announced that it will change its exclusive TPC charging standard to North American NACS charging standard and allow it to be used by other automakers, from the original Ford, to European and American brands such as General Motors, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. Brands have joined, and Japanese and Korean automakers such as Nissan, Honda, and Hyundai have also invested in NACS, making this wave of North American charging specifications continue to expand.
Recently, the NACS camp confirmed that it will add the latest member, which is the Japanese giant Toyota Group. Toyota and Lexus electric vehicles will be equipped with NACS charging specifications in 2025, when North American owners will have access to Tesla's more than 12,000 seats. Supercharger stations.
The NACS charging network in North America continues to expand, and the Toyota Group previews the Tokyo Motor Show to unveil an all-electric concept car
After Tesla's NACS charging regulations are opened, it will undoubtedly make the local electric vehicle charging environment more friendly. As brands actively invest in the research and development of pure electric vehicles, the number of electric vehicle models of various automakers will increase accordingly. Attending a NACS bootcamp will also make it more friendly. Make charging more convenient. From 2025, Toyota and Lexus electric vehicles will adopt NACS specifications. The original manufacturer also said they will offer adapters to owners who own or lease their CCS-spec models in 2025. Until then, vehicles could be charged at Tesla's Supercharger stations.
Toyota and Lexus do not have many pure electric products at present, but as the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show approaches, the two automakers also announced that they will release pure electric concept cars; Toyota will introduce the "FT-" in a crossover SUV configuration. 3e" and "FT-SE" with a performance sports car design. The former is a pure electric concept car designed mainly for daily driving needs, its exterior adopts crossover SUV elements, and the rear part is equipped with a Fastback design; It features a sporty design, low bodywork, structured wheel arches and fenders, aerodynamic rear kit and ducktail shape, complemented by a "GR" nameplate, symbolizing its status as Toyota's high-performance line.
Lexus will unveil a mysterious new pure electric concept car. Judging by the previously exposed silhouette, the concept car is equipped with Lexus' newer iconic L-shaped LED headlight cluster, but the logo is located on the top of the front and appears. The muscles and sharp bulges at the front indicate that it is a coupe. In addition to the rather wide body design, the sides of the body are equipped with rather high-tech thin electronic exterior digital mirrors.
In addition to concept cars, regarding the development of electric vehicles, Toyota has previously revealed a number of pure electric vehicle plans, but mainly focused on battery and range. Toyota Group predicts that the next-generation battery introduced in 2026 will have WLTP battery life. The cruising range is up to 800 km, and the fastest charging of 10% to 80% takes only 20 minutes. As for the solid-state battery, which is expected to be released around 2027-2028, the range of the flagship model is expected to increase by another 20% to 1,000 kilometers. It only takes 10 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. The ultimate range goal for solid-state battery cars is Se 1200 km.
The Toyota Group expects the next-generation battery introduced in 2026 to have a WLTP range of 800 kilometers, and a fast charge from 10% to 80% will take as little as 20 minutes. As for the solid-state battery, which is expected to be released around 2027-2028, the range of the flagship model is expected to increase by another 20% to 1,000 kilometers.
With the development of electric vehicles, the Toyota Group is also actively planning the development of pure electric vehicles, including improving battery performance, planning charging networks, etc., so that future brand electric vehicles not only have better endurance performance, but also provide a better charging environment. The future of North America will be better. Convenience, attracting consumers to buy electric vehicles of the brand.