--- title: "Subaru and Toyota Will Keep Making EVs Together Because It’s Too Dangerous to Go Alone" description: "Due to the uncertainty of the electric vehicle market, Subaru will partner with Toyota to build three more EV crossovers in the U.S." date: "2024-05-13" modified: "2024-05-13" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/subaru-and-toyota-will-keep-making-evs-together-because-its-too-dangerous-to-go-alone" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Subaru News" - "Toyota News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Solterra" - "Subaru" --- # Subaru and Toyota Will Keep Making EVs Together Because It’s Too Dangerous to Go Alone ![]() *Subaru* [Subaru]() isn't quite ready to build electric vehicles on its own. I get it—it's scary out there in the uncertain world of EV sales. That's why it's getting back together with [Toyota]() to develop three more electric crossovers on top of [the Solterra](), the brand's [bZ4X]() twin. “At the moment, it is quite difficult to predict how things will go from here with EVs,” said Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki, according to *[Automotive News]()*. “There is a huge risk for us to go it alone in this field. We have held talks with Toyota and have agreed that it is better to reduce risks through joint development.” This partnership won't be a meet cute for [Subaru]() and Toyota, as they've long been partners for other vehicles. The Subaru BRZ and [Toyota GR86]() are their most famous mechanical twins. However, more relevantly here, the two also make the all-electric Subaru [Solterra]() and Toyota bZ4X. The latter two are built by Toyota at its Motomachi assembly plant in Japan. But the next three electric Toyobarus will reportedly be built by Toyota in the United States, which will help both brands' cars qualify for federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. ![]() **Toyota bZ4X. Toyota** Don't expect a Subaru-built EV in the U.S., though. “I have not said that we would do BEV production at our own plant in the U.S.,” said Osaki. “As the market changes considerably, we will proceed while studying the situation carefully.” However, Subaru will build hybrids here in the States. Both the Crosstrek and Forester will get new hybrid powertrains and be built at Subaru's Indiana plant. That marks a move for the Forester, which has long been manufactured in Japan. Partnering with Toyota will help keep research and development costs down, allowing Subaru to hold onto more of its newfound profits. Subaru's operating profits over the past 12 months totaled $3.06 billion, with net income up to $2.55 billion, the biggest rise for the brand since 2016. With steady sales and soaring profits, Osaki doesn't want to rock the boat much, especially with EVs. “While we have steered toward EVs, we find it important to sell internal combustion products at the same time. So we already have plans to expand our hybrid product lineup," he concluded. *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]()