Introduction

The next-generation Supra will be all-electric, according to Japanese publication Auto Car. Toyota is said to have decided to abandon the gas engine and start over with an electric powertrain, following in the footsteps of other automakers like Ford and Nissan. The new Supra will reportedly be launched as a sedan and 5-door hatchback at some point in 2021, offering a hybrid option for those who want it. But the production version won’t be ready until 2022 – which means this will likely remain an “electric” car rather than an EV (even if you combine it with more conventional gasoline engines).

The next-generation Supra will be all-electric, according to Japanese publication Auto Car.

Toyota will launch an all-electric vehicle in 2021. The next-generation Supra will be powered by a battery pack and hybrid system, according to Auto Car.

The publication says Toyota will offer both a sedan and hatchback version of its flagship sports car as part of its lineup for 2020. The new Supra should also be more luxurious than previous generations of the model, including leather seats and an interior with more technology features like infotainment systems and navigation systems.

Toyota is said to have decided to abandon the gas engine and start over with an electric powertrain, following in the footsteps of other automakers like Ford and Nissan.

The company’s decision comes after years of research into alternative propulsion systems. While Toyota doesn’t currently offer any all-electric vehicles, it has been working on developing battery technology that could potentially be used in future cars.

The new Supra will reportedly be launched as a sedan and 5-door hatchback at some point in 2021, offering a hybrid option for those who want it.

The model is expected to be based on the concept shown last year at the Geneva Motor Show. It will share its platform with the next-generation CT200h coupe that’s due out later this year. A production version of that car was recently teased by Toyota, with an image showing what appears to be an early prototype version of its electric powertrain–a 1MPGe engine and battery pack from Toyota’s newly formed Gigafactory in Nevada (which also houses Tesla).

But the production version won’t be ready until 2022, Auto Car reports.

The new Supra will be launched in 2021 and will come with a hybrid range of more than 300 miles, which is more than enough for most people. Toyota has confirmed that it will also offer an all-electric version of the Supra when it’s released.

The new Supra could be all-electric

The new Supra will be an all-electric vehicle, and it will be a sedan and 5-door hatchback. The new Supra is expected to be launched as a hybrid in 2021.

Toyota’s plan for the Supra is to launch it in 2020 as part of its “2020 Vision” strategy that aims at improving its lineup with more appealing models like the GT86 successor (GT86X), Prius Prime, C-HR compact SUV, Highlander mid-size SUV and more.

Conclusion

With all of this in mind, it’s not surprising that the next-generation Supra will be all-electric. It makes sense for Toyota to take advantage of its experience with hybrids—and if there are any delays or issues with production, they can simply offer an electric powertrain instead. Being able to make an electric car without having to rely on pricey battery technology would be a huge advantage over other automakers who still have their hands tied by the ongoing quest for volume manufacturing capacity.