# Toyota prepares electric Corolla, launch planned for 2028 > Toyota is developing a next-generation Corolla with a 100% electric version, prototypes based on an electric Corolla Cross having been spotted during testing, with a launch announced for 2028. The future Corolla would be based on an architecture capable of accommodating internal combustion, hybrid and electric powertrains, with a revised design and modernized interior. According to MotorsActu, production is envisaged in China, where a fully electric variant would be offered. The sub-events provided come mainly from Japan and China; the American and French press are covering the story, with no detailed national divergence in the available elements. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Toyota, in 2 countries (Japon, Chine), followed from 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 9 articles from 6 sources (electric and batteries, launches and reviews); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 20:01. Figures reported: 1 vehicle. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Electric and batteries, Launches and reviews - Countries: Japon, Chine - Brands: Toyota - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 10:06 - Updated: 2 November 2026 at 20:01 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/88-toyota-prepares-electric-corolla-launch-planned-for-2028 ## National stories (2) - United States — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles - France — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Sources by country and language - United States: 3 articles, 3 outlets - 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 **Languages**: English (3), French (2), Spanish (1), unknown (1), Italian (1), Dutch (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. 2 sources, 2 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. 2 sources, 2 articles · Chine, Japon --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Toyota prepares electric Corolla, launch planned for 2028”, https://mecapress.com/stories/88-toyota-prepares-electric-corolla-launch-planned-for-2028 Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology