<ul><li>The 2027 Toyota Highlander is going electric.</li><li>It'll offer up to 320 miles of range and an NACS charging port.</li><li>It's the first Toyota EV in the U.S. to offer bidirectional charging, for backing up your home or powering other devices.</li></ul><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_first_1770925024"></div></div><p>Toyota's electric-vehicle game hasn't been the strongest to date. The bZ4X arrived a few years ago to less-than-glowing reviews, and company messaging drove home the automaker's faith in hybrids as a better solution than full-on battery power.</p><p>In 2026, things are changing. An updated bZ4X, now just dubbed bZ, is on sale with more range and a Tesla-style NACS plug. The C-HR and BZ Woodland are hitting the market soon. And Toyota's making one of its most popular SUVs,the Highlander, all-electric for the 2027 model year. On top of that, the three-row EV will be Toyota's first with bidirectional charging capability.</p><p>Also known as vehicle-to-load, or V2L, the feature will allow Highlander owners to power up coffee makers on a camping trip, a TV or induction cooktop while tailgating, or a fridge during a blackout. V2L is becoming more and more popular in the EV market for good reason; if you own a giant, expensive battery, why not take full advantage of it?</p><div></div><section>        <span class="svg-search">                                                </span>                            <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16x9-tr.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" alt="2027 Toyota Highlander EV" width="16" height="9" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16x9-tr.png"/>        <div><p>The 2027 Toyota Highlander is Toyota's first EV for the U.S. with bidirectional charging capability.</p></div>    <div>Photo by: Toyota</div></section><p>The Highlander offers a smaller, 77-kilowatt-hour pack along with a large 95.8 kWh battery. The latter will be good for 320 miles of range in an AWD SUV, Toyota says.</p><p>It joins a growing field of V2L-capable EVs, including the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y Performance and Chevrolet Silverado EV.</p><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_1_1770925024"></div></div><p>It's still not ubiquitous, though. TheCybertruckbecame the first Tesla EV to offer both V2L and V2H (vehicle-to-home). The Tesla Model 3 doesn't have it at all. Neither did the outgoing Model S and Model X. Most trims of Model Y don't have it. It may be catching on more and more, but Toyota is actually ahead of the curve here.</p><p>The feature, and especially V2H, has been alifesaver during extreme weather events across the U.S. in recent years. It's part of a wider push from automakers into home energy products. General Motors, for example, now sells stationary batteries and bidirectional charging setups that work with its EVs.</p><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Native_native_3_1770925024"></div></div><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Native_native_2_1770925024"></div></div><p>The Highlander goes on sale at the end of 2026. We expect to learn more about Toyota's bidirectional charging accessories and the SUV's V2L capability closer to then.</p><p><em>Contact the author: Tim.Levin@InsideEVs.com </em></p><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_2_1770925024"></div></div><section> <p>We Think You'll Enjoy...</p> <div> <div>                    GM’s Next-Generation EVs Are A Big Reset. Here’s What We Know </div> <div>                    Volvo Can Finally Build A Proper Electric Wagon. Here’s Why </div> <div>                    We Finally Know How Fast The Tesla Semi Will Charge: Very, Very Fast </div> <div>                    Freezing Temps Crush Range. 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<p>The 2027 Toyota Highlander will be Toyota's first electric vehicle in the U.S. to feature bidirectional charging, allowing users to power devices at home or during outdoor activities. It offers up to 320 miles of range with a 95.8 kWh battery and a smaller 77 kWh option. This move marks a significant shift for Toyota, which has previously focused on hybrids. The Highlander is set to go on sale at the end of 2026, joining a growing market of EVs with vehicle-to-load capabilities.</p>

- The 2027 Toyota Highlander will be the automaker's first EV in the U.S. to feature bidirectional charging capability, allowing users to power devices and backup homes.  
- It will offer a range of up to 320 miles with a larger 95.8 kWh battery and a smaller 77-kWh pack, joining a growing market of V2L-capable EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Tesla Model Y.  
- Set to launch at the end of 2026, the Highlander reflects Toyota's shift towards enhancing its electric vehicle offerings after historically emphasizing hybrids.

The 2027 Toyota Highlander Gets An EV Feature Most Teslas Don't Have