"The 2027 Toyota Highlander is going electric. It'll offer up to 320 miles of range and an NACS charging port. It's the first Toyota EV in the U.S. to offer bidirectional charging, for backing up your home or powering other devices. Toyota's electric-vehicle game hasn't been the strongest to date. The bZ4X arrived a few years ago to less-than-glowing reviews, and company messaging drove home the automaker's faith in hybrids as a better solution than full-on battery power."
"Also known as vehicle-to-load, or V2L, the feature will allow Highlander owners to power up coffee makers on a camping trip, a TV or induction cooktop while tailgating, or a fridge during a blackout. V2L is becoming more and more popular in the EV market for good reason; if you own a giant, expensive battery, why not take full advantage of it? The Highlander offers a smaller, 77-kilowatt-hour pack along with a large 95.8 kWh battery."
Toyota's electric-vehicle efforts lagged earlier, with the bZ4X arriving to less-than-glowing reviews and company messaging favoring hybrids over full battery power. In 2026 Toyota updated the bZ4X (now called bZ) with more range and an NACS plug, while the C-HR and BZ Woodland prepare to reach the market. The 2027 Highlander becomes an all-electric, three-row SUV and Toyota's first U.S. EV with bidirectional charging (vehicle-to-load or V2L). V2L enables powering appliances, tailgating devices, and home backup during blackouts. The Highlander offers 77 kWh and 95.8 kWh battery options, with the larger pack estimated at 320 miles AWD range.
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