Electric vehiclesAutomaker diversifies beyond Japan-first approach, targeting global marketToyota's bZ3X, released in early March, is among its current EV offerings in China. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)Nikkei staff writersAugust 28, 2026 06:20 JSTNAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor plans to build a next-generation electric sport utility vehicle in China beginning in fall next year, as global EV competition centers on the world's biggest car market.