# Toyota Corolla: tests and projects around an electric version > In late October 2026, spy photos show an electric Toyota Corolla Cross undergoing testing, with a launch announced for 2028. The press then reports that Toyota is nearing the launch of an electric Corolla, presented as a turning point for the manufacturer. Toyota is also running a mule based on a shortened Corolla Cross to develop the electric technology for the next generation of Corolla, fueling rumors of an urban electric SUV. On November 1, the next Corolla is announced with several powertrains, including a fully electric version, on an architecture capable of accommodating combustion and hybrid powertrains, with a revised design and a modernized interior. According to MotorsActu, this generation would be produced in China and would offer an all-electric variant. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Toyota, in 2 countries (Japon, Chine), followed from 30 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 7 articles from 5 sources (electric and batteries, launches and reviews); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 18:45. Figures reported: 1 vehicle. - Status: ongoing - Scope: National (France) - Category: Electric and batteries, Launches and reviews - Countries: Japon, Chine - Brands: Toyota - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 10:06 - Updated: 1 November 2026 at 18:45 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/88-toyota-corolla-tests-and-projects-around-an-electric-version ## Sources by country and language - France: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Greece: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Netherlands: 1 articles, 1 outlets - United States: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: French (2), Spanish (1), unknown (1), Italian (1), Dutch (1), English (1) ## Timeline (5 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Une Toyota Corolla Cross électrique surprise en essais, lancement attendu en 2028](https://mecapress.com/events/1516-une-toyota-corolla-cross-electrique-surprise-en-essais-lancement-attendu-en-2028.md) Des photos espion montrent une Toyota Corolla Cross électrique en essais, dont le lancement est annoncé pour 2028. 1 sources, 1 articles · Japon ### 30 October 2026 — [Une Toyota Corolla électrique se profile](https://mecapress.com/events/1296-une-toyota-corolla-electrique-se-profile.md) Selon la presse, Toyota se rapproche du lancement d'une Corolla électrique, une déclinaison présentée comme un tournant pour le constructeur japonais. 1 sources, 1 articles · Japon ### 31 October 2026 — [Toyota tests an electric Corolla Cross](https://mecapress.com/events/315-toyota-tests-an-electric-corolla-cross.md) Toyota is running a test mule based on a shortened Corolla Cross to develop electric technology for the next generation of Corolla, fueling rumors of an electric urban SUV. 3 sources, 3 articles · Japon ### 1 November 2026 — [La prochaine Toyota Corolla recevra plusieurs motorisations dont une version électrique](https://mecapress.com/events/1715-la-prochaine-toyota-corolla-recevra-plusieurs-motorisations-dont-une-version.md) La nouvelle génération de Toyota Corolla reposera sur une architecture électrique capable d'accueillir des motorisations thermiques, hybrides et 100 % électriques. Elle bénéficiera aussi d'un design revu et d'un habitacle modernisé. 1 sources, 1 articles · Japon ### 1 November 2026 — [La prochaine Toyota Corolla serait produite en Chine avec une version 100 % électrique](https://mecapress.com/events/1666-la-prochaine-toyota-corolla-serait-produite-en-chine-avec-une-version-100.md) Selon MotorsActu, la prochaine génération de Toyota Corolla serait fabriquée en Chine et proposerait une déclinaison entièrement électrique. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine, Japon --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Toyota Corolla: tests and projects around an electric version”, https://mecapress.com/stories/88-toyota-corolla-tests-and-projects-around-an-electric-version Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology