# Toyota Had An Electric SUV 15 Years Before The Model X – Here's Why It Didn't Work

> Japanese auto giant Toyota has been experimenting with electric vehicles for a long time before launching its existing crop of EVs, such as the newly-renamed bZ crossover and the stylish CH-R EV.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1925309/why-toyota-first-electric-suv-failed-rav4-ev/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688e854244a90d2ca3f2ae62)
- **Published:** 2025-08-02
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev #toyota #electric #before #didn #model #vehicles #work
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