Automakers Reevaluate EV Strategies Amid Market Challenges
Toyota, Volvo, and others adjust electric vehicle plans due to shifting demand, infrastructure issues, and competitive pressures.
- Toyota reduces 2026 EV production goals by 30%, citing uneven global sales.
- Japan pledges $2.4 billion in subsidies to strengthen its battery supply chain.
- Volvo abandons plans for an all-electric lineup by 2030, opting for a mix of EVs and hybrids.
- South Korea mandates transparency in EV battery manufacturing after safety concerns.
- German automakers struggle with declining demand and increased competition from China.