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Waymo’s next robotaxi is a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X

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Briefings

Waymo announced a 2027 Tokyo launch using Toyota bZ4X vehicles assembled in Japan, marking a strategic partnership established in April 2025. Production occurs at Toyota's Takaoka plant in Aichi Prefecture, where sensors and computers are integrated directly into the assembly line rather than retrofitting existing vehicles. This collaboration represents a significant shift in how autonomous mobility is being manufactured globally.

Key points

• Waymo and Toyota announced a strategic partnership in April 2025 for a robotaxi service launch in Tokyo in 2027.
• The bZ4X vehicles will be assembled entirely at Toyota's Takaoka plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Context

Waymo is the world's largest autonomous driving software company, while Toyota is the world's largest automaker. This partnership represents a major collaboration between the two companies for future autonomous mobility solutions.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single announcement from October 2026 regarding the Tokyo launch. No specific vehicle counts, passenger capacity, or operational statistics are provided. The exact number of vehicles in service remains unknown.

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