# Toyota and Waymo reportedly preparing an electric bZ robotaxi tested in Japan in 2027

> Toyota is reportedly preparing a robotaxi version of its bZ electric vehicle as part of its agreement with Waymo, with trials and deployment in Japan next year.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: notable) involving Toyota and Waymo, in 2 countries (Japon, États-Unis), first detected on 2 November 2026 at 01:00. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 17:18.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: Japon — Japon, États-Unis
- Brands: Toyota, Waymo
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 01:00
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 17:18
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/2659-toyota-and-waymo-reportedly-preparing-an-electric-bz-robotaxi-tested-in-japan

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Toyota is preparing to produce self-driving electric vehicles.](https://www.vietnam.vn/en/toyota-chuan-bi-san-xuat-xe-dien-tu-lai) — Vietnam.vn, 2 November 2026 at 01:00
- [Toyota et Waymo vont introduire la conduite autonome au Japon en 2027](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/toyota-et-waymo-vont-introduire-la-conduite-autonome-au-japon.294247) — Auto Infos, 2 November 2026 at 17:18

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