Toyota's custom bZ4X robotaxis will roll off the line with Waymo's self-driving tech built in

Beginning in 2027, Waymo will operate a test fleet of robotaxis in Japan based on Toyota's electric bZ4X SUV.

When Toyota and Waymo announced their agreement, they proposed jointly exploring autonomous-driving technology, including possible applications for personal vehicles.

Waymo has not disclosed per-vehicle costs, production volumes, or sensor specifications for the new vehicle, which will mark the fourth in its self-driving fleet.

More background The bZ4X will join a Waymo fleet that has consisted primarily of Jaguar I-Pace SUVs in the United States, according to Electrek.

The Toyota partnership came as Waymo continued to expand its robotaxi fleet and prepared to enter several new markets.