Waymo’s next robotaxi is a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X

Waymo has partnered with Toyota to use the bZ4X electric vehicle for its robotaxi service in Tokyo and the UK, with the vehicles being assembled in Japan. The partnership builds on a deal announced in April 2025 and represents a shift in how Waymo acquires and modifies its fleet. The bZ4X will be built with Waymo's self-driving sensors and computers installed directly on the assembly line at Toyota's Takaoka plant.