Instead of moving ahead with the original configuration, Faraday Future said the project could shift toward either an 800V platform or a range-extended layout. The company argued that both options would improve competitiveness and increase value for buyers. The change leaves the future of the minivan uncertain for now.

Faraday said an 800V system would bring “longer range, faster charging speeds, and superior powertrain efficiency.” The company also promoted range-extended vehicles as being “well-suited to extreme-cold winter regions such as the U.S. East Coast.”

At the same time, the automaker admitted that mass production of the updated FX Super One depends on financing. Specifically, Faraday referenced support from strategic or medium-to-long-term investors before production moves forward.

The company outlined separate delivery timelines depending on which direction the project takes. If the revised minivan adopts an 800V architecture, Faraday expects the “first phase of delivery within 6 to 9 months, second phase of delivery within 12 to 15 months, and third phase of delivery within 21 to 24 months.”

The range-extended version would take longer. According to the company’s estimates, phase one would arrive within 9 to 12 months, phase two within 21 to 24 months, and phase three within 24 to 28 months. Faraday did not explain what those phases involve. That part stayed vague.

The pause comes during a period when several established manufacturers have already transitioned from 400V systems to 800V architectures. The article referenced models including the Mercedes EQS, Polestar 3, and Volvo EX90. Faraday Future, meanwhile, described itself as an “embodied AI ecosystem company” despite operating as a penny stock.

The company tried to frame the production pause as part of a broader strategic adjustment rather than a collapse of the project. Faraday said the move gives the business room to focus on its robotics division during what it called a “critical ramp-up period.”

According to the company, 68 robots had been shipped by the end of April. That detail almost feels disconnected from the minivan story. Then again, Faraday Future has spent years jumping between ambitious promises, shifting timelines, and new directions. The FX Super One now joins that growing list of projects waiting for funding, revised planning, or both.

For buyers following the company closely, the message is simple enough. The minivan still exists. Production plans do not.

Photographers have already snapped the refreshed Range Rover recently, yet this time, the focus lands on the second-generation Velar. It’s expected to debut later this year. What stands out immediately is how different it seems to approach its proportions.

Exterior

The front is smoother looking with almost rounded off edges as compared on the current model. The grille is completely covered, which matches its electric intentions, and the Headlights are significantly slim. It has a clamshell hood still, though with a broad lower intake under it to form the front fascia, although the general impression is more flowing than aggressive.

In profile, the changes become more apparent. The windscreen is more sharply raked, flowing into a roofline that drops quickly toward the rear; it gives the Velar a sportier posture, although that silhouette could come with compromises in cargo space or rear headroom. Nothing official confirms that, but the geometry suggests it’s possible.

Small details start to fill in the picture. The charging port is mounted at the rear. The door handles sit flush against the body. Even through camouflage, the surfaces appear deliberately smoothed out.

At the back, things get slightly unconventional. The liftgate has an upright tail design, and a roof-mounted camera is visible. That placement hints at the possibility of removing a traditional rear window, though this hasn’t been confirmed. A spoiler integrates into the rear design, wraparound taillights stretch across the corners, and the bumper keeps things simple with horizontal reflectors.

Powertrain Details

Underneath, the new Velar will ride on Land Rover’s electrified modular architecture (EMA) and will be built at the Halewood plant. While the company has been focusing on promoting the Range Rover Electric, the Velar could share much of its hardware. If that proves true, it may carry a 117 kWh battery pack along with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system producing around 542 hp (404 kW / 550 PS) and 627 lb-ft (849 Nm) of torque. Multiple configurations are said to be possible.

It’s still early, and much remains hidden under a patterned wrap. But one thing seems clear enough: the Velar isn’t just evolving. It’s repositioning itself.

2027 Range Rover Velar – Spy Photos

Spy Photos Source: carscoops.com

This new one rides on a different platform, and it’s aimed straight at the mid-sized market again, but the approach feels more ambitious. Sales are scheduled to begin later this year. Pricing? Still unknown. And no, nobody has driven it yet.

Exterior

Dimensionally, it has grown significantly, now measuring 198.8 inches in length and 78.3 inches in width. On the other hand, height is slightly lowered to 67.3 inches, which is 0.8 inches lower than the previous model.

You can see the shift visually. The hammerhead-style front end is here, along with slim LED DRLs, flush door handles, and broader fenders. The roofline sits lower than the outgoing model. Longer and wider, lower roof. It changes the stance more than you’d expect.

Interior

Inside, the extra wheelbase apparently wasn’t just for looks. Toyota says it allows for a roomier cabin and easier third-row access, plus better battery packaging underneath. Captain’s chairs come standard in the second row. On the XLE AWD, you can swap in a bench and go from six to seven seats.

Toyota even claims adults can sit comfortably in the third row; well, maybe not all adults, but still. There are also climate vents, a reclining backrest, and a lot of USB-C ports.

Infotainment and Technology

The 2026 Toyota Highlander has a primary 14-inch infotainment and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, technology-wise. There are physical buttons that are only used in climate control.

Both models include standard 64-color ambient lighting, heated front seats, SofTex upholstery, and the latest multimedia system offered by Toyota.

Electric Power

As for performance, the new Highlander features a 77.0 kWh battery for both front-wheel and all-wheel drive variants. In the XLE front-wheel, for instance, the battery delivers a 287-mile range and 221 horsepower, while the all-wheel drive is capable of 270 miles of range and 338 horsepower, and 323 lb-ft of torque. There is also a larger battery available in the Limited edition with standard AWD and the same 320-mile rating.

Charging is handled through a standard NACS port for DC fast charging. Toyota estimates a 10–80 percent charge in about 30 minutes under ideal conditions. A dual-voltage home charging cable is included. There’s also battery preconditioning and Plug & Charge capability.

On the safety side, this is the debut vehicle for Toyota Safety Sense 4.0. It includes pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-tracing assist, and proactive driving assist. The Limited adds Traffic Jam Assist, Advanced Park, a panoramic view monitor, and lane change assist.

There’s one more detail that might matter to some buyers: vehicle-to-load capability. It can power external devices or act as a backup power source.

Toyota hasn’t given us pricing yet, and we haven’t driven it. That part will come later. For now, the Highlander’s transformation is pretty straightforward: bigger, fully electric, and no gasoline fallback.

2027 Toyota Highlander – Photo Gallery