--- title: "An Electric Toyota Yaris Will Happen Eventually, but Not Right Now" date: "2025-03-13" modified: "2025-03-13" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/an-electric-toyota-yaris-will-happen-eventually-but-not-right-now" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Toyota News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Toyota" - "Yaris" --- # An Electric Toyota Yaris Will Happen Eventually, but Not Right Now ![Toyota Yaris]() *Toyota* I'm still convinced that most car models will become electric at some point, but some might take longer than others. For example, there *will* be an electric [Toyota Yaris](), Toyota Europe product and marketing boss Andrea Carlucci told *[Autocar]()*. But not right now. “This is the idea, but now it is not something we talk about," Carlucci said. "We have deliberately decided to start \[our electric car sales\] in the fastest-growing segments \[C, D and E\]. The right moment will arrive, but this is not quite now.” That doesn't mean an electric Yaris is too far off, though. We could see one as early as 2030. But [Toyota]() has three new EVs coming by 2026, which are said to be a pickup truck, an SUV, and a "fastback," and they should come first, per *Autocar*. When it does arrive, though, it should keep the Yaris name, rather than a jumble of letters and numbers, like "bZ4X." ![]() **Toyota* www.thedrive.com* “There will come a time and a place,” said Toyota UK boss Scott Thompson. “For us, it is all about the right car, the right place at the right time, it really is. And at the moment, the expansion you're seeing are the right segments for Europe for us right now.” Toyota's desire to start with bigger EVs is understandable. EV investment is expensive, and larger vehicles have higher profit margins. It's also easier to stuff batteries into bigger vehicles with taller ride heights. This generation of Yaris is still fairly new, having debuted in 2020, so Toyota could stretch its life cycle out until it's time for a new Yaris, which could then be electric. How this affects North American markets is unknown. The U.S. doesn't even get the regular Yaris, as our customers don't buy enough supermini hatchbacks to make it worthwhile, so an electric version seems unlikely. But if the electric Yaris is successful elsewhere, it could spur Toyota to make an electric Corolla, which we'd likely get. The real question isn't when the electric Yaris will happen or which markets will get it, though. The question enthusiasts want to know is: Will there be an electric *GR* Yaris? And my sincere hope is that there will be. Because even if we don't get the electric GR Yaris in North America, we might get an electric [GR Corolla](), just as the gas-powered GRolla followed the GR Yaris. And that's something I think we can all agree would be awesome. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()