Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan’s leading automaker, announced this week that it plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in China to produce battery electric vehicles (BEVs) under its luxury Lexus brand.

Toyota said Wednesday it will build an EV plant in Shanghai, China. The plant will produce a new Lexus brand EV vehicle.

The plant, set to begin operations in 2027 or later, will focus on producing electric vehicles (EVs) and automotive batteries.

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If you're in the market for a nicer hybrid large SUV than the Toyota brand's Sequoia, the Lexus LX 700h should be on your shortlist

The significantly updated 2025 Lexus LX slides into the large premium SUV segment with all the interior panache, fit and finish, and solidity you would expect of the most expensive Lexus SUV in the lineup. With the added active safety features and the new adventurous Overtrail off-roader, Lexus hits several additional sweet notes.