Toyota BZ – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

For 2026, Toyota has renamed its all-electric SUV from bZ4X to the simplified Toyota bZ, accompanied by updates to power, range, charging capabilities, and design.

The most notable change comes under the hood. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models now deliver a combined 338 horsepower—up 50 percent from the outgoing version’s 214 hp—allowing a 0–60 mph time of around 4.9 seconds. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) variants now produce up to 221 hp, compared to 201 hp previously.

Two battery options are available: a 57.7-kWh unit and a larger 74.7-kWh pack. Depending on configuration, the bZ’s manufacturer-estimated range spans from 236 miles (XLE FWD with the smaller battery) to 314 miles (XLE FWD Plus with the larger battery). The higher-capacity battery is available across XLE AWD and Limited trims as well.

Charging infrastructure sees improvements too. The bZ is now equipped with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, opening up access to a broader network of DC fast chargers. Plug & Charge functionality is also included, simplifying authentication and billing. A new battery preconditioning function aids in maintaining optimal charging performance in cold weather, working alongside an upgraded 11-kW onboard AC charger and a standard heat pump system.

Design updates include a reworked front fascia, new lighting elements, and available color-matched overfenders. Inside, the dashboard has been redesigned to accommodate a 14-inch multimedia touchscreen, while new ambient lighting options (up to 64 colors) and dual wireless chargers further modernize the cabin.

All models use Toyota’s e-TNGA platform, contributing to a low center of gravity and improved driving dynamics. AWD variants come standard with X-MODE, Toyota’s terrain response system, which now features Grip-Control for light off-road use.

The 2026 Toyota bZ will be offered in XLE and Limited trims with both FWD and AWD options, and is expected to reach dealerships in the second half of 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.

For years, both Volkswagen and Toyota fought for the title of largest automotive company in the world.

Yet, at least in North America, both brands have taken their time embracing all-electric models. That’s set to change over the next few years, and the ID.4 and bZ4X represent their respective automakers first moves into the EV space here. Both target the lucrative small SUV segment, but like the Tiguan and RAV4, they go about it in very different ways.

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The world of electric vehicles can be confusing for first time buyers. New vehicles are being introduced all the time with unusual names. Just about every major auto manufacturer has joined the party, and in a variety of sizes.

To help consumers sort through the various offerings, we’ve gathered eight all-electric mainstream SUVs. Instead of our usual head-to-head comparison, we’re offering more of a segment overview as to what each of these options bring to the vehicular table.

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You’d be forgiven for thinking the 2023 Toyota bZ4X should have debuted years ago.

After all, Toyota popularized electrified mobility 20 years ago when the second-generation Prius showed up. In the years since, the RAV4 has ascended to sales supremacy, and its own hybrid model still has months-long wait times. So ditching the dino juice seemed like a natural evolution.

The result is this, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X. Arriving late to the scene, Toyota’s mass-production EV is quite good, with a focus on ease of use and high quality typical of the brand. It really is the RAV4 of the compact crossover EV crowd, for better and for worse.

Like the GR86 and BRZ sports cars, the bZ4X is a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru; the latter’s version is called Solterra. Both ride on the e-TNGA platform, a dedicated platform for battery electric vehicles. They are functionally identical, with the only exterior differences being the headlights, taillights, and front bumper.

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Two of the latest all-electric SUVs to hit the market come from the same source.

The Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra are co-designed between the two manufactures, which is readily apparent when the vehicles are parked side-by-side. Despite the obvious similarities, there are some differences in this Toyota bZ4X vs Subaru Solterra sibling rivalry. Below we break down the features, specifications, and capabilities to help you decide which of these EVs is the right fit for you.

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The headlines are true. The era of mainstream electric vehicles has arrived.

No longer reserved for the richest amongst us, EVs now satisfy larger portions of the market. Two such examples are the Toyota bZ4X and the Volkswagen ID.4. Both are different takes on a small, all electric SUV. But which one is right for you?

To help you find out we have lined the two vehicles up side-by-side and taken a deep dive through each offering’s features, capabilities, and dimensions. It’s the Toyota bZ4X vs Volkswagen ID.4 in a battle of small EV SUV superiority. Read on to see our findings.

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