India, Feb. 11 -- Toyota has pushed the Highlander into a new era with the 2027 model, and this time it goes fully electric. The well-known three-row SUV now runs as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and it will be built at the brand's Kentucky plant in the USA, with battery modules coming from a new facility in North Carolina. The SUV now sits on a modified TNGA-K platform made to handle larger batteries and better packaging. It is wider, has a longer wheelbase and sits slightly lower than before, which should help both space and road stance.

With a claimed range of up to 515km and multiple battery options on offer, the electric Highlander looks ready to carry its family-friendly reputation into the EV space while keeping the everyday us...