Toyota's EV Sales Have More Than Doubled This Year

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What's Happening

Now it's growing its EV sales as others falter. Photo by: Suvrat Kothari Tim Levin By : Tim Levin Jul 11, at 10:00am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Toyota's EVs are quietly crushing it this year. The company has sold nearly 22,000 EVs year-to-date, more than double the same period last year. Thanks to two new models, Toyota is now outselling Volksagen, Nissan, Ford, and many other players.

Why This Matters for EV Owners

• After slow-rolling its move toward electric cars for years, Toyota is becoming one of this year's biggest EV success stories
• From January through June, the company sold 21,855 EVs in the U
• , a 136% surge over the same period in 2025, according to figures compiled by Cox Automotive
• The growth shouldn't be too surprising

The Bigger Picture

After all, this time last year Toyota had just one, lonely electric model on sale, the bZ. This year it's filled out its lineup with the Subaru Outback-like bZ Woodland and the compact C-HR . Still, for a company that was seen as behind for so long, the growth is notable. "Toyota, in particular, has emerged as an increasingly significant player and now ranks among the top five EV sellers in the U. The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Photo by: Toyota Toyota has sold 17,553 bZ crossovers so far this year—nearly double the same period last year—plus over 3,700 units of the new C-HR.

EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?

Among these models, the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro leads in efficiency at 16.3 kWh/100km, while the Kia EV6 Long Range offers the longest range at 528 km WLTP.

Model	Battery	WLTP Range	Efficiency
BMW iX xDrive40	71 kWh	425 km	19.5 kWh/100km
Volkswagen ID.4 Pro	77 kWh	520 km	16.3 kWh/100km
Kia EV6 Long Range	77 kWh	528 km	16.5 kWh/100km
Audi Q4 e-tron 50	77 kWh	488 km	17.2 kWh/100km
Rivian R1S Large Pack	135 kWh	516 km	25.6 kWh/100km

Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.

What This Means for Your Wallet

Based on current European charging rates, DC fast charging costs between €0.30-0.65 per kWh depending on the network and country. This translates to roughly 40-60% savings compared to equivalent petrol costs. A typical fast-charging session takes 20-45 min (10-80% DC fast) — enough time for a coffee break on a long trip.

Real-World Range Considerations

EVRoutes' route calculations account for real-world conditions. In winter, expect 15-30% range reduction due to battery chemistry and cabin heating. Pro tip: Pre-conditioning the battery before DC fast charging can improve charging speeds by up to 30% in cold weather.

What to Watch Next

The remainder came from the bZ Woodland wagon. On top of introducing new models, Toyota has beefed up the bZ's range and charging speeds , which were subpar from the beginning. In the last nine months since the EV tax credit ended—along with other pro-EV policies—EV demand has softened and automakers have recalibrated their electric plans. As other companies saw EV sales fall (whether due to supply-side decisions, demand issues, or both), Toyota has bucked the trend.