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Toyota: factory automation could cost $6.4 billion a year
From 2028, the Japanese group expects extra costs tied to increasingly automated plants as it speeds up EV and production plans.
19 September 2026 1 min read 12 views
Toyota estimates that factory automation could amount to about $6.4 billion a year starting in 2028. The figure reflects the investment needed to make plants more efficient and ready for future mass production, especially as the company shifts toward electric vehicles.
For the Japanese giant, the challenge will be balancing technology, costs and output. The goal is to raise productivity without losing the industrial flexibility that has long defined the brand.