TOKYO: Subaru has started in-house production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), including the all-new E-Outback, at its Gunma Yajima plant in Japan.
This follows the completion of production facility upgrades, which began in August 2025.
The production facility upgrades were focused on establishing a new mixed-model production line, enabling the manufacture of BEVs such as E-Outback alongside petrol and hybrid vehicles on a single line.
The newly upgraded facility will enable Subaru to build on its long-cultivated mixed-production expertise.
The all-new Subaru E-Outback, produced on this line, is the second model in Subaru's global BEV line-up, jointly developed with Toyota Motor Corp.
Following its inception in 2005, the alliance between the two companies marked its 20th anniversary in 2025, with collaboration strengthened over the years across a wide range of areas, including development, production, and supply chains.
The latest manufacturing developments have been achieved through deeper cooperation between the two companies in the area of electrification, alongside advancements in Subaru’s monozukuri (manufacturing) capabilities.
The Subaru E-Outback is set to arrive on UK shores in summer 2026.
