Toyota, Waymo plan autonomous vehicle tests in Japan in 2027
TM•Toyota and Waymo expanded their autonomous-driving collaboration, with testing of a Toyota bZ4X fleet in Japan planned to begin in 2027. They plan to assemble vehicles and integrate Waymo’s autonomous-driving hardware at Toyota’s Takaoka plant.
1. Testing planned for 2027
Toyota and Waymo expanded their autonomous-driving collaboration, building on a preliminary agreement announced in April 2025. Testing of an autonomous Toyota bZ4X fleet is planned to begin in Japan in 2027, with deployment to the UK and other Waymo-serviced markets planned afterward. Vehicle assembly and integration of Waymo’s autonomous-driving hardware will take place at Toyota’s Takaoka plant in Toyota City.
