Toyota is delaying its 3-row electric SUV again: Here’s when it’s expected to launch now

Toyota is pushing back the launch of its all-electric Highlander again. The three-row electric SUV was originally expected by the end of this year, then delayed to early 2027, and now Toyota says it will arrive "2027 or later." Production at the company's plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, which was supposed to start in the second half of 2026, is also expected to slip by several months. Toyota hasn't given a new date.

This delay only affects the electric version. The current gas and hybrid Highlander models will keep being built and sold, likely well into 2027, so buyers who want a Highlander now still have those options. A related three-row electric SUV from Subaru, built on the same platform and planned for the same Kentucky plant, has also been pushed back.

When the electric Highlander does arrive, it's expected to come in XLE and Limited trims, with front- or all-wheel drive, and a choice of two battery sizes: a 77 kWh pack rated for up to 287 miles of range, or a larger 95.8 kWh pack rated for up to 320 miles. For homeowners weighing an EV purchase alongside things like a home charger or solar setup, this is mainly a reason to keep watching for a firmer launch date rather than plan around this SUV in the near term.