Toyota’s Exciting New EVs are Coming, but There’s a Catch

The Toyota bZ7 and Lexus ES are both high-end EVs we wish we could have – but never will

By mid-2026, Toyota will be making its first deliveries of the bZ7 and Lexus ES sedans, bringing high-end electrification to those who pre-ordered and the select few who might be lucky enough to snag one from a dealership lot. Both sound like incredible vehicles, and Toyota is making a push to regain market share by going a bit more high-end than it usually does.

These sibling Toyota vehicles are set to challenge the Tesla Model S and other high-end sedans, showing that Toyota is eager to pursue electrification beyond collaborations with Subaru. The issue for American buyers is that these two new Toyota vehicles are only available in China, not the United States.

The Toyota bZ7 and Lexus ES are classy EV sedans we wish were coming stateside

Though Toyota didn’t divulge much about the bZ7 at the Shanghai Auto Show, where the vehicle debuted, we do know it will be “equipped with the latest intelligent technology” and serve as Toyota’s flagship vehicle for the Chinese market. At over 5 meters long, the Toyota bZ7 was developed by Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), Guangzhou Toyota Motor Company (GTMC), and the Intelligent ElectroMobility R&D Center by TOYOTA.

Aesthetically, the bZ7 is reminiscent of a more luxurious Toyota Crown. Toyota’s lightbar sweeps across the front and blurs the line between hatchback and sedan in the rear. The bZ7 has aggressive, linear body lines down its sides and a decidedly svelte interior with bold linear lines traced by the interior lighting panels.