Toyota is slowly but surely making its move into the electric vehicle market after years of focusing more on hybrids. A Yaris sub-compact will eventually join the EV lineup, but don’t expect it to be part of Toyota’s immediate plans, as larger EVs are taking priority right now.

Toyota has been reaping the benefits of a relatively reserved global electric vehicle strategy, but other makers have been diving into the deep end of the EV pool with offerings in virtually all market categories.

We have deliberately decided to start [our electric car sales] in the fastest-growing segments [C, D and E]. The right moment will arrive, but this is not quite now.” That doesn’t mean an electric Yaris is too far off,