Toyota has unveiled the 2027 Highlander, the first fully electric version of the vehicle and the automaker’s fourth EV in the US. It is also the company’s first EV assembled in the country and the first electric model with three rows of seats. The automaker already sells the electric C-HR crossover and electric bZ SUV in the US. While the 2027 Highlander resembles its predecessors, its lines look more defined and it has wider fenders. Additionally, it has flush door handles similar to Tesla’s, which were designed for aerodynamics but China recently banned due to safety concerns.
The new Highlander will be available in several varieties, notably Limited and XLE (Executive Luxury Edition) grades with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive configurations. If you get the Limited Edition all-wheel drive with a 95.8 kWh battery, based on Toyota’s estimate, you can get 320 miles of range on a single charge. Keep in mind that limit estimates by manufacturers and EPA may differ from each other. It would be more accurate to compare EPA ranges between vehicles of different brands, because they were determined using the agency’s testing methods.
The 2027 Highlander in the XLE front wheel drive configuration with a 77 kWh battery has a manufacturer-estimated range of 287 miles. Meanwhile, the all-wheel drive XLE variant comes with either a 77 kWh battery that can drive it up to 270 miles or a 95.8 kWh battery that has the same estimated range of 320 miles as the limited edition vehicle. The total maximum power output of the all-wheel drive variant is 338 horsepower, while the power output of the front-wheel model is 221 hp.
All versions of the EV can seat seven, with the third row able to fold flat if you need it for cargo. They come with heated front seats, but you can also get ventilated and heated second-row seats for an additional fee. Toyota will begin selling the 2027 Highlander in late 2026, with some regions selling it as early as next year. The automaker says it will announce pricing for the EV model closer to the release date.
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