2027 Toyota Highlander EV: An Expert Analysis

Daily Car

12/02/2026

Toyota plans to launch a large battery powered SUV called the 2027 Highlander EV. It is the first Toyota electric model that the company will assemble in the United States and it has three rows of seats.

Range and power choices

The SUV will arrive in XLE besides Limited trim levels - the base setup uses a 77-kWh battery plus powers only the front wheels. That version produces 221 horsepower and is expected to cover 287 miles on a full charge. The same battery is also offered with all wheel drive - output rises to 338 horsepower, while the range estimate drops to 270 miles. Buyers who want the longest range can order a 95.8-kWh battery. This larger pack is available only with all wheel drive and is projected to deliver 320 miles before recharging is required.

Charging but also performance details

The charge port follows the North American Charging Standard, the same connector used on Tesla vehicles. When the battery is at ten percent, a DC fast charger will raise the level to eighty percent in roughly thirty minutes. A built in preconditioning system warms or cools the pack so that charging speed stays high, particularly in cold weather. The vehicle also offers vehicle-to-load capability - its traction battery can supply power to external devices like tools or home appliances.

Interior layout and storage space

Every Highlander EV leaves the factory with six seats - the second row has two captain's chairs, which eases access to the third row. A seven seat arrangement with a second row bench is available as an alternative. Behind the third row there is 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space - folding the third row flat increases the area to 45.6 cubic feet. The dashboard contains a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14-inch center touchscreen.

Position among three row electric SUVs

Rivals include the Kia EV9 as well as the forthcoming Hyundai Ioniq 9. Exterior size and passenger count are close to those models. Toyota has not released pricing but analysts expect a window between 55,000 and 80,000 dollars. The top range figure of 320 miles matches or exceeds most competitors. In comparison to the Korean SUVs, the Highlander EV will be built at Toyota's Kentucky factory, giving buyers an American assembled choice.

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