Toyota's Slick New Software Drops Hints About Its Future EVs

Toyota's New Software Hints at Future EVs

Toyota has been lagging in the software race due to its slow EV rollout, but the 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid aims to catch up.

The sixth-generation RAV4, now hybrid-only and larger, made its debut this summer, featuring the RAV4 GR plug-in hybrid that can drive up to 50 miles on electric power alone.

The 2026 RAV4 also marks the debut of Toyota's new software platform, Arene, which will define the next decade of cars.

The company is finally showing its hand in the software race that will define the next decade of cars.

The new RAV4 provides important cues on how future Toyota EVs might look and feel inside, highlighting the significance of software in the upcoming era of electric vehicles.

Author's summary: Toyota debuts new software platform Arene in 2026 RAV4.

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