Toyota and Lexus have revealed new zero emissions plug-in concept cars at an update of its strategy that will drive the Japanese carmaker to net zero by 2040.

A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the next generation C-HR crossover was teased by Toyota alongside a public debut for its recently revealed bz EV SUV as Lexus revealed plans for a new zero-emissions RZ 450e SUV and an Electrified Sport EV supercar said to be capable of accelerating to 62mph in two seconds.

The new vehicles were showcased as the carmaker provided a progress update at its Kenshiki media forum in Brussels, outlining a commitment to achieve full carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 at the latest.

Matt Harrison, the president and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe, said: “Broadly speaking, there are two focus areas: the first is carbon neutrality and how we plan to achieve it in areas of our business, and the second is the future of mobility, as we transition from a manufacturing and sales company to a provider of mobility services.”

As part of its carbon reduction plans Toyota has already installed solar panels equivalent to 10 football pitches in size at its engine plant in Deeside while recycling more than 90% of the waste the site produces to generate green energy.