Toyota expects Arene software platform to be in 10 million new vehicles, 50 models by 2030

Toyota Motor anticipates its Arene software platform will be integrated into 10 million new vehicles annually and 50 models by 2030, the company announced on Friday, following a report by Nikkei. The automaker aims for these models to be software-defined by that date, according to a Toyota spokesperson. Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima detailed deployment plans for Arene at an investor briefing in Brussels last week, as reported by the spokesperson.

Nakajima also stated that Toyota plans to further expand the platform's deployment beyond 2030, potentially in vehicles from alliance partners. Toyota launched Arene in its revamped RAV4 sport utility vehicle in 2025. Software-defined vehicles enable functions to be updated over the air after purchase, allowing automakers to incorporate safety, autonomous driving, and entertainment features without requiring customers to visit dealerships.

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