Subaru Corporation has begun the in-house production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), including its latest E-Outback, at its Gunma Yajima Plant. This milestone follows the completion of a program of production facility upgrades, which began in August 2025.
The production facility upgrades focused on establishing a new mixed-model production line to enable the manufacture of BEVs such as the E-Outback alongside petrol and hybrid vehicles on a single line. The upgraded facility will enable Subaru to build on its long-cultivated mixed-production expertise as it moves into the age of electrification.
The Subaru E-Outback, produced on this line, is the second model in Subaru’s global BEV line-up, jointly developed with Toyota Motor Corporation. 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 electrification, alongside advancements in Subaru’s monozukuri (manufacturing) capabilities.
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